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Study Shows Fault Lines Do Not Hinder Safe CO2 Storage

A study has confirmed that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions can be trapped and securely stored in underground rocks, even if there are geological faults in the area.

28 Jan 2019

Study Reveals Common Sources of Groundwater are Contaminated with Microplastics

The world’s surface waters are being contaminated with microplastics, but despite this fact, researchers have only just started to study their presence in groundwater systems.

28 Jan 2019

Continuous Monitoring of Environmental Loading of Production Plant with New Software Tool

One day, it could be possible to regulate a paper machine, for instance, based on its carbon footprint.

25 Jan 2019

Fuel-Cells-Based System for Minimizing Carbon Footprint and Energy Consumption of Cruise Ships

A fuel-cells-based system has been created by a researcher from EPFL to minimize the carbon footprint as well as energy consumption of cruise ships, which are becoming more and more popular among vacation goers across the globe.

23 Jan 2019

Global Efforts to Eliminate Plastic Waste in the Environment: New Alliance Launched

An alliance of global companies from the plastics and consumer goods value chain has launched a new organization to advance solutions to eliminate plastic waste in the environment, especially in the ocean.

23 Jan 2019

Study Emphasizes Need to Raise Awareness of Plastics Hidden in Menstrual Products

According to a new study, more needs to be done to promote awareness about the amount of plastic present in oft-used disposable menstrual products.

18 Jan 2019

Study: Can Artificial Photosynthesis Limit Global Warming?

CO2 emissions have to be reduced as soon as possible. If not, CO2 will have to be removed from the atmosphere in the future to lower global warming. Planting new forests and biomass, as well as new technologies for artificial photosynthesis, could be contributing factors to this.

17 Jan 2019

Saturated Buffers Could Reduce Nitrogen Released from Agricultural Drainage by 5%–10%

A “dead zone” is created in the Gulf of Mexico every summer. Plumes of oxygen-robbing algae feeding on surplus nitrogen coming in from the Mississippi River destroy marine life and put the livelihoods of those who catch fish in the Gulf at stake.

16 Jan 2019

Researchers Describe Optimal Conditions for Combined Use of Plastic Mulching and Nitrogen

The element nitrogen is present in organic compounds such as proteins, chlorophyll, enzymes, and hormones that are of utmost significance for plants. The lack of nitrogen in plants leads to slow down in their growth, paler leaves, thin stems, and reduction in the yield.

16 Jan 2019

Researchers Formulate Green Ammonia Production Process

Nearly a century ago a compound called ammonia was first synthesized. Today, it has dozens of uses and has become vital in making the fertilizer that currently sustains most of the worldwide food production.

14 Jan 2019