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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

Temperature-Controlled Catalytic Pyrolysis of Waste Plastic Mulch Films

The role of temperature in maximizing olefin yield and minimizing catalyst fouling during plastic waste pyrolysis is critically analyzed in this research.

13 Mar 2026

Microplastics in Agricultural Soils May Reshape Microbe–Virus Interactions, Study Finds

Investigating microplastics in agriculture reveals their effects on soil microbes and viruses, crucial for developing strategies for ecosystem restoration.

10 Mar 2026

Study Finds Increase in Toxic Pesticides in Agriculture

The rise in Total Applied Toxicity from pesticides underscores urgent ecological risks. Coordinated action is essential to meet biodiversity goals by 2030.

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

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