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A Sticky Solution to a Pesky Agricultural Problem

A water-based formulation developed at the University of Waterloo using nanotechnology is both greener and more effective than conventional methods for delivering agricultural pesticides.

13 May 2026

Researchers Unlock Smarter Way to Recycle Plastics

Monash University engineers have developed a new filtering material that could make plastic recycling cheaper, easier and more environmentally friendly by helping recover and reuse valuable chemicals during the recycling process.

13 May 2026

Federal Budget Acknowledges Climate Drag on Productivity, But Climate Funding Fails to Match the Scale of Escalating Risk

Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) has welcomed the release of the 2026-27 Federal Budget, acknowledging some positive outcomes for agriculture and noting that the Budget clearly identifies climate change as a continued drag on productivity.

13 May 2026

Mantle8 Raises €31 M in Series A Funding to Prove Commercial Viability of Natural Hydrogen Production

Mantle8, the Grenoble France based natural hydrogen exploration company, has raised €31 M in Series A funding to leverage its proprietary technology stack across a global exploration and drilling campaign targeting the first commercially exploitable reservoir of high-purity natural hydrogen.

From Mantle8 13 May 2026

77 % of Construction-Phase Plastics are Recyclable But End Up in Waste Streams

The Construction Plastics Initiative reveals that 77 % of construction plastics are recyclable, although they currently end up in waste streams. The new study sheds light on the recycling potential of these plastics.

By Akshatha Chandrashekar 13 May 2026

Electric Vehicles Offer Lower Emissions Despite Regional Climate Differences

Despite regional variability in climate, electricity sources, congestion, and the wide variation in individual driving patterns, electric vehicles generate less greenhouse gas emissions and do not cost more than comparable gas-powered vehicles for drivers and vehicle fleet owners in most parts of the United States, according to a new study by MIT researchers.

12 May 2026

Study Finds We're One Step Closer to Solar Hydrogen

A German study reveals a solar-powered system achieving 31.3 % efficiency in hydrogen production, advancing the viability of green hydrogen technology.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 12 May 2026

Enfield Apartments to Receive Fully-Funded Rooftop Solar in UK-First for Direct Resident Bill Savings

National property developer and investor Zunikh has partnered with solar company Gryd to deploy fully-funded solar on a new-build apartment block in Enfield - the first apartment scheme to benefit from this model.

11 May 2026

New Research will Use Sustainable Smouldering Technology to Tackle Nuclear Waste

A new research project will investigate an emerging, sustainable waste treatment technology based on smouldering combustion to efficiently treat nuclear graphite waste.

11 May 2026

Oil Crisis: IDTechEx Explores What Sustainable Aviation Fuel Means for Energy Security

The transportation sector needs to decarbonize globally by 2050 to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

From IDTechEX Ltd 11 May 2026

Topsoe and BioVeritas Sign Agreement to Accelerate Second-Generation Renewable Fuels Production

Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, has entered into an agreement with Texas based, BioVeritas, a sustainable fuels and chemicals technology company commercializing a platform to unlock advantaged feedstocks for existing infrastructure.

From Topsoe 11 May 2026

TALENT ALERT: Australia’s First Climate Change Case to Reach the High Court — And the World is Watching

On 13 May 2026, the High Court of Australia will hear the nation's first ever climate change case to reach our highest court – a landmark moment that will set a binding national precedent on whether Australian planning authorities are legally required to consider the local climate impacts of fossil fuel project approvals.

8 May 2026