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Removing Radionuclides from Fukushima Radioactive Water

Japan’s recent revelation that it intends to dump more than 1.2 million tons of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean has sparked global worry.

25 Oct 2023

Utilizing Banana Trees to Combat Wildfires

A study found that irrigated banana trees could be used as fire buffers to reduce wildfires and provide income for those living in high-risk areas.

25 Oct 2023

By Adding Crushed Volcanic Rock, Soil Could Pull Carbon From Air

A major factor in removing carbon from the atmosphere could be the addition of crushed volcanic rock to crops. Through a field study, researchers from Cornell University and the University of California, Davis discovered that this method retained carbon in the soil even when California was experiencing a severe drought.

25 Oct 2023

UK Government Urged to Mandate Microplastic Filters on Washing Machines

TODAY Westminster has been urged to better California after legislation was vetoed in the US state that mandated microplastic filters in all new washing machines by 2029.

24 Oct 2023

Westwater Resources Offers Domestic Alternatives

Westwater Resources, Inc. today acknowledged that new Chinese restrictions on the supply of natural graphite will negatively impact the availability of battery anode material.

24 Oct 2023

City Energy and Gentari to Study Feasibility of Building Hydrogen Pipeline from Malaysia to Singapore

City Energy and Gentari have signed a Joint Feasibility Study Agreement to construct a pipeline from Malaysia to Singapore for the import of hydrogen into the Republic.

24 Oct 2023

New Catalytic Recycling Process Offers Hope for Mixed Plastics

Little of the mixed consumer plastics thrown away or placed in recycle bins actually ends up being recycled.

24 Oct 2023

Climate Change Increases Risk of Toxic Algal Blooms at Higher Latitudes, Study Finds

As climate change warms the Earth, higher-latitude regions will be at greater risk for toxins produced by algal blooms, according to new research led by Carnegie's Anna Michalak, Julian Merder, and Gang Zhao.

24 Oct 2023

West Antarctic Ice Sheet Melting may be Unstoppable, but Mitigation can Still Help

Scientists ran simulations on the UK's national supercomputer to investigate ocean-driven melting of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.

24 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

UK Renewable Heat Innovator Naked Energy Strengthens EU Foothold with City Service Engineering Partnership

British renewable heat innovator Naked Energy today expands their European presence with a new partnership with building maintenance and management company City Service Engineering (CSE).

24 Oct 2023

New Study Identifies Neglected Areas of the Amazon in Ecological Research

Many parts of the Brazilian Amazon are neglected in ecological research, for several reasons, according to an article published in the journal Current Biology. Authored by Joice Ferreira of the Federal University of Para (UFP) and colleagues from many countries who also belong to the Synergize Consortium.

20 Oct 2023