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New Technique Reveals Microplastic Contamination in Coral

Researchers at Kyushu University discovered that microplastics are found in coral's anatomical parts: the skeleton, tissue, and surface mucus.

23 Sep 2024

Experts Urge Global Plastic Reduction and Microplastic Control

An international group of experts published in the journal Science that the need for global action to combat all forms of plastic and microplastic debris has never been more urgent.

20 Sep 2024

Climate Crisis Intensifies: Methane Emissions Break Records

According to a new study published in Environmental Research Letters, Stanford researchers found that worldwide methane emissions increased faster than ever in the last five years.

11 Sep 2024

MIT Researchers Develop Nature-Based Filtration Material to Combat Water Contamination

Water contamination by the chemicals used in today's technology is a rapidly growing problem globally. A recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control found that 98 percent of people tested had detectable levels of PFAS, a family of particularly long-lasting compounds also known as "forever chemicals," in their bloodstream.

10 Sep 2024

A Promising Strategy for Mitigating Micro and Nanoplastic Pollution

Researchers have released a new ecological study in Eco-Environment & Health (EEH) that revealed the possibility of phytoremediation to reduce microplastic pollution.

19 Aug 2024

Climate-Driven Wildfires Increase Toxic Particulate Matter in Northeast Air Quality

Rutgers researchers examined particulate matter from a June 2023 fire that triggered advisories for more than 100 million Americans in the Northeast.

12 Aug 2024

ORNL Develops New Method for Detecting Environmental PEG Pollution

Substances called polyethylene glycols, or PEGs, are widely used in industry, medical, cosmetics and personal care products. The problem is, when they enter the environment and build up, they can harm ecosystems and natural resources.

31 Jul 2024

Study Reveals Hyperlocal Air Pollution Exposure Disparities

A recent study published in Nature Cities and co-authored by MIT scholars finds considerable disparities in how much people are exposed to air pollution based on their daily mobility.

30 Jul 2024

Carbon Removal Technologies Could Revitalize the Steel Industry

Recent research carried out by Heriot-Watt University’s Research Centre for Carbon Solutions, published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, suggests that by combining carbon capture technologies with financial incentives, the steel industry can not only reduce its carbon footprint but also become profitable by using lower-grade iron ore.

29 Jul 2024

Dataset Reveals China's Energy Consumption Patterns and Growth Potential

In a recent article published in the journal Scientific Data, researchers introduced a comprehensive dataset of city-level final energy consumption in China. They aimed to provide valuable insights for energy transition, climate change mitigation, and policy formulation.

22 Jul 2024