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New Research Highlights Big Climate Wins from Cleaner, Smarter Cooling in China

A study reveals that advancing clean refrigerants and energy efficiency in China's cooling sector could drastically lower emissions and boost air quality.

29 Jan 2026

REDES4VALUE Converts Fishing Nets into Recycled Nylon for Industrial Applications

The abandonment of fishing nets in seas and oceans is one of the most persistent environmental problems. In response to this situation, the REDES4VALUE project works to recover and recycle disused fishing nets, transforming them into new sustainable, high value-added products such as recycled nylon, films for packaging and agricultural covers, automotive components, and large-format parts produced by additive manufacturing. These developments are achieved through innovative mechanical and chemical recycling processes, combined with reactive extrusion technologies.

27 Jan 2026

Citizen Scientists Are Transforming Wetland Restoration, New Study Shows

Integrating citizen science into wetland restoration enhances monitoring, supports adaptive management, and strengthens community engagement for sustainability.

27 Jan 2026

Breakthrough Study Explores Energy Recovery from Coastal Plastic Waste

Unlocking hydrothermal liquefaction's potential, this study shows how marine plastic waste can be transformed into bio-crude, supporting clean energy goals.

23 Jan 2026

MIT Startup AtmosZero Aims to Decarbonize Industrial Heat

AtmosZero, co-founded by Addison Stark SM ’10, PhD ’14, developed a modular heat pump to electrify the centuries-old steam boiler.

22 Jan 2026

World Sailing Launches First Olympic-Wide Project to Measure Environmental Impact of Sailing Equipment

World Sailing has launched a landmark project to measure and reduce the environmental impact of every Olympic-class boat, marking the first initiative of its kind across any Olympic sport.

20 Jan 2026

Greener Method Recovers Critical Metals From Spent Batteries

Researchers have developed a breakthrough method to recover high-purity nickel, cobalt, manganese and lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries using a mild, sustainable solvent.

20 Jan 2026

LI-COR's Carbon Node Named “Internet of Environment Solution of the Year” in 2026 IoT Breakthrough Awards Program

LI-COR announced today that its Carbon Node is the recipient of the “Internet of Environment Solution of the Year” award in the 10th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards program conducted by IoT Breakthrough.

From LI-COR 20 Jan 2026

Infrastructure Gaps Could Undermine Hydrogen’s Role in Net Zero Plans

Hydrogen distribution costs are a major barrier to industry growth, with infrastructure development lagging behind advances in production, a new study finds.

19 Jan 2026

Historic High Seas Treaty Enters Into Force, Launching a New Era of Global Ocean Governance

Today the High Seas Treaty, formally the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), has officially entered into force, marking a historic milestone for global ocean protection and multilateral cooperation.

16 Jan 2026