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Global Model Sheds Light on Atmospheric Organic Nitrogen Deposition

Recent research underscored the previously underestimated importance of atmospheric organic nitrogen (ON) aerosol depositions on ecosystems.

16 Oct 2023

Revolutionizing Plastic Production: Coca-Cola’s Innovative Approach to Sustainable Packaging

In a move towards sustainable packaging, Coca-Cola, one of the world’s leading beverage companies, has unveiled an ambitious initiative to transform plastic production.

16 Oct 2023

Cleaner Snow Could Help Reduce Snowpack Decline

Less pollution and the odd shapes of snow grains as they pack together should help cut the decline of snowpack later this century.

13 Oct 2023

How is Google Leading the Charge in Sustainable Transportation and Energy?

Google is taking action to help the world reduce transportation and energy emissions. The company has made a commitment to developing technology to help individuals, organizations, and cities make informed choices that will contribute to reducing global emissions. Here, we look at those technologies in detail.

12 Oct 2023

New Protocols Developed to Assess the Ecotoxicity of Micro- and Nanoplastics

For most pollutants, there are standard protocols for assessing the risks to ecosystems.

12 Oct 2023

Study Finds Ultrashort PFAS Compounds in Homes and Human Bodies

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become ubiquitous throughout the environment, and increasing evidence has demonstrated their deleterious effects.

12 Oct 2023

New Technology Efficiently Removes Amphiphilic VOCs From Indoor Air

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in everyday items like paints, adhesives, furniture, cosmetics, and deodorants offer convenience.

12 Oct 2023

Heavy Trucks Likely Not Zero-Emission in the Near Future

Without political measures for zero-?emission technologies, a significant proportion of heavy goods vehicles will still run on diesel in 2035.

12 Oct 2023

Astroscale’s COSMIC Mission - A Solution for Space Sustainability

Astroscale UK has recently achieved a major milestone ahead of its first UK mission—COSMIC—Clearing Outer Space Mission through Innovative Capture. The COSMIC mission aims to establish sustainable methods of tracking and reducing space debris, protecting future endeavors in space.

From Astroscale Holdings Inc. 11 Oct 2023

Developing Low-Cost Drone Network to Track Carbon Emissions

In 2021, human-caused CO2 emissions soared to an alarming 40.0±2.9 billion tons worldwide. Effectively managing these emissions, particularly those from major industries, is imperative in combating global warming and fostering sustainable growth.

10 Oct 2023