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Microbial Factories Transform Waste Emissions Into Valuable Chemicals

Fossil fuels do more than run our vehicles, heat our homes, and create our electricity. They are also the source of chemicals found in countless products we use every day, from plastics to soaps.

2 Apr 2026

MIT Researchers Generate Real-Time, High-Resolution Picture of Auto Emissions

In a study focused on New York City, MIT researchers have shown that existing sensors and mobile data can be used to generate a near real-time, high-resolution picture of auto emissions, which could be used to develop local transportation and decarbonization policies.

2 Apr 2026

Low-Carbon Research Center Design Targets Biodiversity Loss in the Amazon

A sustainable interpretation center in Manu National Park aims to integrate low-carbon design with conservation efforts, enhancing biodiversity and resilience.

2 Apr 2026

Active Green Walls Remove Up to 98 % of Indoor Air Pollutants

Active green walls can remove up to 98 % of indoor air pollutants, offering a natural complement to traditional air filtration systems for improved air quality.

26 Mar 2026

Universal Fuel Technologies Demonstrates Fully Drop-In Synthetic Aviation Fuel Using HEFA Byproducts

As airlines work to reduce emissions while maintaining operational efficiency with existing aircraft and infrastructure, a critical barrier to 100 % sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) adoption has been overcome.

From Universal Fuel Technologies 18 Mar 2026

Understanding How Bacteria Collaborate to Break Down Plastic

MIT researchers uncovered the roles of bacterial species from the environment as they consume biodegradable plastic.

17 Mar 2026

From Idaho to MIT: A Scientific Quest to Reduce Methane Emissions

Amid the hum of milking equipment and the shuffle of cow hooves, PhD student Audrey Parker and her collaborators pull a wagon through a dusty path of a dairy barn, measuring an invisible greenhouse gas drifting through the air.

16 Mar 2026

Topsoe Reports Satisfactory Financial Results for 2025 in a Challenging Market

Topsoe, a global leader in energy transition technologies, delivers full-year results with satisfactory financial results and improved competitiveness.

From Topsoe 5 Mar 2026

Alfa Laval Partners with the Institute for Advanced Engineering to Advance Liquid Air Energy Storage in South Korea

Alfa Laval is proud to announce a new partnership with the Institute for Advanced Engineering (IAE) to deliver cutting-edge cryogenic technology for South Korea’s first large-scale liquid air energy storage (LAES) facility.

From Alfa Laval 3 Mar 2026

Britain’s First Deep Geothermal Plant Goes Live

Cornwall's first deep geothermal power plant generates low-carbon electricity and extracts lithium, enhancing energy security and supporting clean technology.

3 Mar 2026