New research at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) demonstrates that polystyrene, one of the world’s most universally used plastics, may degrade in decades or centuries upon exposure to sunlight, instead of taking thousands of years as believed earlier.
In recent years the use of polystyrene has come to be something of a controversial sticking point due to the assumption it would pollute the environment for thousands of years. This presumption is based on the observ...
By David J. Cross, M.A
11 Oct 2019
A known fact is that climate change will eventually affect bridges. However, a lesser known fact is the extent to which bridges may be affected.
It's been nearly 10 years since Priyanka Bakaya MBA '11 founded Renewlogy to develop a system that converts plastic waste into fuel. Today, that system is being used to profitably turn even nonrecyclable plastic into high-value fuels like diesel, as well as the precursors to new plastics.
A new study by researchers from the University of Notre Dame has revealed that there is no use of believing that climate change does not have any impact on whether coastal homeowners protect their homes from risks related to climate change.
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that is released into the atmosphere through natural processes as well as human activities, such as agriculture and energy production.
According to a study conducted by scientists from the Georgia Institute of Technology and UL Chemical Safety, in recent years, consumer-grade 3D printers have gained immense popularity, but the particles emitted by such devices can negatively influence the quality of indoor air and may also affect respiratory health.
The MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub, an interdisciplinary team of researchers dedicated to concrete and infrastructure science, engineering, and economics, has renewed its relationship with its industry partners for another five years.
PhD student Norhan Bayomi uses drones to investigate how building construction impacts communities’ resilience to rising temperatures.
Panelists at MIT climate change symposium describe the state of knowledge in climate science and stress the urgent need for action.
The Hottest September Ever has Just Been Recorded
By Sarah Moore
7 Oct 2019
AkzoNobel has become the first major manufacturer to launch recycled paint thanks to a ground-breaking partnership in the UK with resource management experts Veolia.
Aalto University researchers have developed a new way of making garments water-resistant with wax obtained from Brazilian palm tree leaves. The treatment is non-toxic and doesn't impair breathability.
For generations, people have used chlorine bleach to clean and disinfect their homes.
PepsiCo, Inc. has announced a new target to reduce 35% of virgin plastic content across its beverage portfolio by 2025, which equates to the elimination of 2.5 million metric tons of cumulative virgin plastic.