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New Study Warns Carbon Removal Plans Could Threaten Biodiversity Hotspots

Large-scale carbon dioxide removal could encroach on 13 % of biodiversity priority areas, emphasizing the need for integrated climate and conservation planning.

20 Feb 2026

Seaweed Farming Could Remove Millions of Tons of CO₂ Each Year, Study Finds

Seaweed farming enhances carbon sequestration by boosting sedimentary alkalinity, offering a nature-based solution for climate mitigation and ecological health.

17 Feb 2026

Anti-Insect and Anti-Rodent Plastic Technology is Essential to Farmers and Growers

Many farmers and growers depend on irrigation pipes/drip tape to manage the feeding and watering of crops, but these lifelines are under attack from insects and rodents.

From Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc. 10 Feb 2026

Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles Offer a Practical Path to Airport Decarbonization

Research from Newcastle University reveals strong support for hydrogen-powered ground support equipment in airports, highlighting its environmental benefits.

4 Feb 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

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

Dual-Layer Shield Against Microplastic Contamination

An innovative two-layer membrane filtration system from UBCO effectively captures micro and nanoplastics in landfill leachate, protecting water resources.

9 Jan 2026

Microplastics Impair Oceans' Carbon Absorption, Worsening Climate Change

Research shows microplastics interfere with ocean carbon cycles, posing risks to climate and ecosystems. Urgent global action is required to combat this threat.

6 Jan 2026

Biological Pumps: How Zooplankton are Transporting Microplastics to the Ocean Depths

A new study has, for the first time, recorded and measured just how fast microplastics move through the gut passage of a key zooplankton species in real time – and used those measurements to estimate how much plastic these tiny animals might be transporting – and sinking down - through the ocean each day.

6 Jan 2026

Climate Change Accounts for Majority of Western US Wildfire Emissions

A study reveals climate change is responsible for 60-82 % of wildfire damage in the western US, highlighting its impact on smoke pollution and fire behavior.

19 Dec 2025