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Clean Water Act Falling Short on Reducing Nonpoint Source Pollution

When rivers began catching on fire, the U.S. government knew it was time to act. So Congress passed the Clean Water Act of 1972.

3 Nov 2023

Changing Gears: Porsche’s Transition to CO2-Reduced Steel

Porsche has recently announced its decision to switch to low-emission steel for its vehicles starting in 2026.

2 Nov 2023

Carbon Dioxide: The Unexpected Catalyst in the Fuel Cell Revolution

Researchers have developed an efficient process that can convert carbon dioxide into formate, a material that can be used in fuel cells to generate electricity.

2 Nov 2023

Salt Pollution: An Existential Threat to Planet and People?

The planet's demand for salt comes at a cost to the environment and human health, according to a new scientific review led by University of Maryland Geology Professor Sujay Kaushal.

1 Nov 2023

Microplastic Fiber Shape Impacts Long-Distance Atmospheric Transport

The atmosphere, like the land and the water, is polluted by a variety of contaminants. Micron-sized microplastic trash that can be carried by the jet stream across oceans and continents has been detected in recent years.

31 Oct 2023

11,000 GW by 2030: COP28's Game-Changing Renewable Energy Blueprint

In a game-changing development for energy sectors, a recent joint report by the COP28 Presidency, IRENA, and GRA showcases a strategic roadmap for elevating global renewable power capacity to a staggering 11,000 GW.

31 Oct 2023

The Potential Hazard of Invasive Species Colonization on Marine Debris

An urgent environmental concern has been brought to light by a ground-breaking scientific study carried out along the Southeast coast of India: the growing likelihood of invasive species colonizing marine debris.

30 Oct 2023

Study Reveals Country-by-Country Environmental Impacts of Bitcoin Mining

As bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have grown in market share, they've been criticized for their heavy carbon footprint: Cryptocurrency mining is an energy-intensive endeavor.

25 Oct 2023

Chicken Feathers: A New Source of Sustainable Clean Energy

New research highlights the potential of transforming a major waste product into a valuable resource while mitigating environmental harm.

From ETH Zurich 24 Oct 2023

Flame Retardants Contaminating Wildlife on Every Continent

More than 150 species of wild animals across every continent are contaminated with flame retardant chemicals, according to a new map tracking peer-reviewed research worldwide.

20 Oct 2023