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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

Destroying Forever Chemicals Leads to Further Harmful Air Emissions

A study has found that the destruction of PFAS (forever chemicals) during waste treatment could lead to further damage, posing new challenges for regulators, industries and public health.

3 Feb 2026

Researchers Develop Technology to Push Plastics Beyond Single Use

Aqueous chemi-mechanical recycling transforms plastic waste into reusable materials, overcoming key recycling barriers and reducing harmful emissions.

2 Feb 2026

Ship & Shore Environmental Inc. Sets the Global Standard for Industrial Emissions Control as Climate and Energy Pressure Intensifies

As climate mandates tighten, energy costs rise, and regulators escalate enforcement worldwide, Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE) is demonstrating global leadership built over 25 years of execution.

From Ship & Shore Environmental 28 Jan 2026

Arctic Seas are Getting Louder as Ice Melts, Posing Risks – Study Reveals How to Better Measure Noise

The Arctic is experiencing a steady rise in human-generated underwater noise as melting ice and increasing activity open the region to greater vessel traffic, with major implications for wildlife and local communities.

27 Jan 2026

Turning Battery Bugs into PFAS-Fighting Features

A collaborative study between UChicago PME and Northwestern University, published in Nature Chemistry, details a novel approach to eliminating PFAS pollutants.

22 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

Producing Biodegradable Plastics from Complex Organic Waste

University of Oldenburg's EcoPBS project seeks to develop cost-effective, biodegradable plastics from organic materials, enhancing sustainability in industry.

7 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

Plant-Based Plastic is Adjustable, Flexible, and Easily Decomposes

A new biodegradable plastic from plant cellulose breaks down in seawater without microplastics. It may be a sustainable solution to conventional plastics.

30 Dec 2025