Destructive wildfires are becoming more common in many parts of the world and are predicted to worsen with climate change. Therefore, we need to explore a range of options to reduce fire risk in the ...

Synthetic polymeric materials are rapidly replacing more traditional inorganic materials, such as metals, and natural polymeric materials, such as wood. As these synthetic materials are flammable, ...

Refrigerants used in air conditioners are changing … again. The last round of changes took place between the mid-1990s through 2010, as chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) ...

One of the most striking patterns in the aftermath of many urban fires is how much unburned green vegetation remains amid the wreckage of burned neighborhoods. In some cases, a row of shrubs may be ...

The emission of carbon dioxide (CO₂) is one of the primary factors contributing to air pollution and climate change on Earth. In recent years, energy engineers have thus been trying to develop systems ...

The NANÖ Green Children’s Bathrobe has been recalled because it does not meet Canadian flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, creating a risk of burn injuries. No incidents or injuries have ...