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Are “Sustainable” Alternatives Risk-Free?

It is difficult to replace single-use plastic cups with paper cups. According to scientists at the University of Gothenburg, a paper cup that ends up in nature can also cause serious damage because it contains toxic chemicals.

28 Aug 2023

Maritime Industry Giants Unite to Forge Sustainable Future in Commercial Shipping

A new chapter has begun in the maritime industry, as leaders from across the field have collaborated to reshape the future of commercial shipping.

From Yara Marine Technologies 23 Aug 2023

Environmental Pollutants Influence How Biodiversity Helps or Hinders Disease Outbreaks in Wildlife

Conventional wisdom among ecologists holds that the more species there are inhabiting an ecosystem, the less vulnerable any one species will be to a threat like a parasite.

18 Aug 2023

Recycling Breakthrough Set to Transform the Plastic Waste Landscape

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have engineered an outstanding breakthrough technique that converts low-value trash into high-value chemicals. This sustainable solution is set to transform the plastic waste landscape.

17 Aug 2023

Removing Microplastics From Water Using Plant-Based Materials

Plants could be the solution to the impending threat of microplastic pollution. Researchers at UBC’s BioProducts Institute discovered that adding tannins—natural plant compounds that cause the mouth to pucker when they bite into an unripe fruit—to a layer of wood dust can create a filter that traps nearly all microplastic particles in water.

17 Aug 2023

UK Government Announces £4 m AI Funding to Cut Carbon Emissions

The UK government has announced a new multimillion pound investment in Artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the way industries cut their carbon emissions.

17 Aug 2023

AMAP: A Pioneering Approach to Arctic Environmental Protection

Historically, the Arctic was considered a pristine region, but scientific research spanning the last three decades has revealed the harsh reality of long-range transported pollutants reaching the Arctic from different corners of the world.

14 Aug 2023

Microplastics: A New Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease

Microplastics have been found in food, water, air, and some parts of the human body, according to scientists. Examining the innermost organs that are not directly exposed to the environment, on the other hand, is still limited.

10 Aug 2023

Study Quantifies CO2 Emissions Induced by Air Pollution Control Devices in China

To combat this issue, China has implemented various environmental regulations, including the widespread use of air pollution control devices (APCDs) in CFPPs.

9 Aug 2023

Innovative Satellite Technology to Tackle Air Pollution

Space South Central, the UK’s largest regional space cluster, has received funding from the UK Space Agency for an international project to develop a new Earth observation mission to assist Singapore in managing climate change.

9 Aug 2023