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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

Naturally Formed Sludge Shows Surprising Power in Water Purification

This study reveals the potential of natural sludge from wetlands as an effective, low-cost material for wastewater purification, enhancing pollutant removal.

12 Dec 2025

Plastic Waste Imports Linked to Coastal Litter Increase

Findings indicate that plastic waste imports contribute to coastal litter, urging a focus on waste management improvements in countries with low regulations.

10 Dec 2025

Adding Particles to Aircraft Exhausts Could Reduce Contrail Impacts

Fangqun Yu's advanced model simulates contrail formation, proposing ice-nucleating particles to reduce their climate impact and enhance sustainable aviation.

8 Dec 2025