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Fertilization Triggers Lake Emissions of Greenhouse Gases Worldwide

Lake size and nutrients trigger how much greenhouse gases are released worldwide from lakes into the atmosphere.

29 Mar 2018

Plastic Pollution Converted into Wastewater Cleaners

University of Bristol researchers have discovered a method to re-use a common plastic to break down destructive dyes found in wastewater.

9 Mar 2018

Turning Carbon Dioxide Into Usable Energy and Chemicals

Visualize if carbon dioxide (CO2) could easily be transformed into usable energy. Now, researchers are one step closer.

7 Mar 2018

New Solution to Combat Sulfuric Acid Corrosion at Wastewater Plants

Wastewater systems form a part of every community’s infrastructure. In a perfect world, they function well and are long-lasting. However, biogenic transformation processes in sewage and water treatment systems are a "natural enemy" of conventional plants, often causing damage to concrete and metal elements, which is expensive to repair.

26 Feb 2018

UH Chemist Aims to Create Environmentally Friendly Plastics

Polyolefins, a type of plastic, has become ubiquitous in modern life and can be found in plastic bags to paints, and from sporting goods to auto parts.

21 Feb 2018

Biochar to Replace Depleting Peat Moss in Agriculture?

Plant enthusiasts are acquainted with peat moss as the main component of potting mix, but harvest of the material is turning out to be unsustainable.

9 Feb 2018

Study Reveals Hazards of Land-Based Pollution Caused by Microplastics

Minute plastic particles pose a threat to creatures on land and could have damaging effects similar or even more challenging than in the oceans.

6 Feb 2018

A More Efficient Approach to Convert Methane into Beneficial Chemicals

Scientists at Southern California have revealed a new, more efficient pathway for converting methane — a potent gas adding to climate change — directly into basic chemicals for making agrochemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals.

6 Feb 2018

Benefits of Urban Forests

Planting 20% more trees in megacities would increase the benefits of urban forests, like pollution reduction, energy reduction and carbon sequestration.

19 Jan 2018

Lead Battery Recycling Plants in 7 African Countries Have Extensive Lead Contamination

Extensive lead contamination was found in lead battery recycling plants and surrounding communities in seven African countries. The contamination levels in soil ranged up to 14% lead with average concentrations of 2% lead.

17 Jan 2018