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Artificial Light Affects Plants and Animals in Complex Coastal Marine Ecosystems

Artificial light at night has a profound effect land-based life--from birds to fireflies to humans.

13 Sep 2023

Eco-Friendly Straws May Not Be as Safe as They Seem

According to recent research, “eco-friendly” paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and extremely harmful chemicals.

28 Aug 2023

Are “Sustainable” Alternatives Risk-Free?

It is difficult to replace single-use plastic cups with paper cups. According to scientists at the University of Gothenburg, a paper cup that ends up in nature can also cause serious damage because it contains toxic chemicals.

28 Aug 2023

Maritime Industry Giants Unite to Forge Sustainable Future in Commercial Shipping

A new chapter has begun in the maritime industry, as leaders from across the field have collaborated to reshape the future of commercial shipping.

From Yara Marine Technologies 23 Aug 2023

Environmental Pollutants Influence How Biodiversity Helps or Hinders Disease Outbreaks in Wildlife

Conventional wisdom among ecologists holds that the more species there are inhabiting an ecosystem, the less vulnerable any one species will be to a threat like a parasite.

18 Aug 2023

Recycling Breakthrough Set to Transform the Plastic Waste Landscape

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have engineered an outstanding breakthrough technique that converts low-value trash into high-value chemicals. This sustainable solution is set to transform the plastic waste landscape.

17 Aug 2023

Removing Microplastics From Water Using Plant-Based Materials

Plants could be the solution to the impending threat of microplastic pollution. Researchers at UBC’s BioProducts Institute discovered that adding tannins—natural plant compounds that cause the mouth to pucker when they bite into an unripe fruit—to a layer of wood dust can create a filter that traps nearly all microplastic particles in water.

17 Aug 2023