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Breakthrough Study Explores Energy Recovery from Coastal Plastic Waste

Unlocking hydrothermal liquefaction's potential, this study shows how marine plastic waste can be transformed into bio-crude, supporting clean energy goals.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 23 Jan 2026

Webinar Announced to Showcase Topsoe Game-Changing LNMO Materials Offering

Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, is making new strides in next-generation battery material with a cobalt-free, high-voltage cathode technology that promises to reshape the performance and economics of lithium-ion batteries.

From Topsoe 23 Jan 2026

MIT Startup AtmosZero Aims to Decarbonize Industrial Heat

AtmosZero, co-founded by Addison Stark SM ’10, PhD ’14, developed a modular heat pump to electrify the centuries-old steam boiler.

22 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

World Sailing Launches First Olympic-Wide Project to Measure Environmental Impact of Sailing Equipment

World Sailing has launched a landmark project to measure and reduce the environmental impact of every Olympic-class boat, marking the first initiative of its kind across any Olympic sport.

20 Jan 2026

TUAL Secures £1.5 M to Deliver Scalable, Battery-Buffered Charging for Grid-Constrained, Critical-Response EV Fleets

TUAL, the pioneering developer of ultra-deployable charging solutions for commercial electric vehicles, today announces it has raised £1.5 million in new funding, led by one of Europe’s foremost ‘physical tech’ investment funds PT1 – accelerating TUAL’s mission to deploy high-power charging for those mission-critical fleets who have the most to lose when charging fails.

From TUAL 20 Jan 2026

Greener Method Recovers Critical Metals From Spent Batteries

Researchers have developed a breakthrough method to recover high-purity nickel, cobalt, manganese and lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries using a mild, sustainable solvent.

20 Jan 2026

Hydrogen’s Innovation Slowdown: Study Reveals a Critical Bottleneck

Research on hydrogen patent citations highlights distribution challenges, offering insights for policymakers to enhance innovation in clean energy technologies.

By Muhammad Osama 20 Jan 2026

New Research Raises Fresh Questions About What’s Really in Bottled Water

As concerns about tap water quality grow across North America, Europe and the UK, bottled water is increasingly viewed as the safer choice.

20 Jan 2026

Engineers Set Efficiency World Record for Emerging Solar Cell Material

UNSW engineers have made a major step forward in the development of a new type of solar cell that could help make future solar panels cheaper, more efficient and more durable.

20 Jan 2026

New Solid-State Electrolyte for Low-Temperature Hydrogen Storage

A novel solid electrolyte developed at the Institute of Science Tokyo enhances hydrogen storage, enabling safe, efficient energy use at room temperature.

20 Jan 2026

LI-COR's Carbon Node Named “Internet of Environment Solution of the Year” in 2026 IoT Breakthrough Awards Program

LI-COR announced today that its Carbon Node is the recipient of the “Internet of Environment Solution of the Year” award in the 10th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards program conducted by IoT Breakthrough.

From LI-COR 20 Jan 2026

Infrastructure Gaps Could Undermine Hydrogen’s Role in Net Zero Plans

Hydrogen distribution costs are a major barrier to industry growth, with infrastructure development lagging behind advances in production, a new study finds.

19 Jan 2026

Indigo to Sell 2.85 Million Tonnes of Carbon Removal to Microsoft, Supporting Soil Health Through Regenerative Agriculture

Indigo Carbon PBC today announced one of the largest soil carbon deals to date. Under the 12-year agreement, Microsoft will purchase 2.85 million credits generated under the Carbon by Indigo program, Indigo's U.S.-based project, emphasizing regenerative agriculture’s role in high-integrity carbon removals.

19 Jan 2026

Historic High Seas Treaty Enters Into Force, Launching a New Era of Global Ocean Governance

Today the High Seas Treaty, formally the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), has officially entered into force, marking a historic milestone for global ocean protection and multilateral cooperation.

16 Jan 2026