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Converting Mixed Plastics Into a Single Chemical Product

Scientists, including an Oregon State University College of Engineering faculty member, have made an important step toward significantly increasing the variety of recyclable plastics.

14 Oct 2022

How Effective are Sea Bins at Trapping Marine Litter?

To help acknowledge plastic pollution identified worldwide in marine environments, mechanical devices are increasingly being regarded as a prospective way.

13 Oct 2022

Identifying Global Hotspots for Soil Nature Conservation

The areas that are most important for preserving soil ecological resources are only partially covered by current protected areas, according to the findings of a new study published in the journal Nature.

13 Oct 2022

A Scientific Approach to Nature-Based Climate Solutions

A report co-authored by leading ecosystem scientists and policy experts, including Agricultural Engineering Professor Ben Runkle, calls for a scientific approach to nature-based climate solutions in the United States.

13 Oct 2022

The Transition to a More Sustainable Future

The University of Portsmouth is collaborating with the Caribbean Islands of Antigua & Barbuda and Trinidad & Tobago as they transition into a more sustainable future.

13 Oct 2022

As Graphite and Graphene Demand Skyrockets, Graphjet Technology Tees Up IPO

Graphjet Technology, an emerging company producing graphite and graphene – critical raw materials for a variety of consumer products including EV batteries – is readying plans to go public following a merger agreement with Energem Corp.

From Graphjet Technology Sdn. Bhd. 13 Oct 2022

Adding Eco-Friendly Ratings Increases the Selection of More Sustainable Food Items

The research, led by the University of Bristol, found that providing a traffic light rating of eco-friendliness next to dishes on the menu significantly increased the likelihood of diners choosing more sustainable options.

13 Oct 2022

New Open-Source Research Platform to Create Highly Accurate Climate Models

The Earth Model Column Collaboratory is an open-source research platform that pairs complex data with weather observations to create highly accurate climate models and forecast predictions.

13 Oct 2022

Researchers Develop First Comprehensive Classification of the World's Ecosystems

A global cross-disciplinary team of scientists led by UNSW Sydney researchers has developed the first comprehensive classification of the world's ecosystems across land, rivers and wetlands, and seas.

13 Oct 2022

Fast-Charging Batteries for Electric Cars

Advancement in electric vehicle battery design has allowed a standard EV battery to charge in just 10 minutes. The world’s first record-breaking combination of a faster charging time and more energy gained for a longer travel range was published on October 12th, 2022, in the journal Nature.

13 Oct 2022

Fishing Gear Lost at Sea Revealed

Fishing line that could wrap around the Earth 18 times is lost in the world’s oceans every year, according to research by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and the University of Tasmania.

13 Oct 2022

New Figures Show Over 18,000 GWh of Renewable Electricity Generated in the First Half of 2022

The Scottish Government today (October 12) announced that a total of 7,358 Gigawatt hours (GWh) of renewable electricity was generated in April, May and June 2022.

13 Oct 2022

Singapore Maritime Institute Awards $12 Million to NTU

The Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) has granted Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) a new core funding of S$12 million to aid the research endeavors of the Maritime Energy & Sustainable Development (MESD) Centre of Excellence beyond a new five-year period until September 30th, 2027, beginning this September.

12 Oct 2022

The Impact of Global Warming on Marine Biodiversity

Human-induced climate change seems to have had a significant impact on Earth's biodiversity. Several species’ habitats, including those in the oceans, are diminishing, and invasive species are conquering new regions.

12 Oct 2022

Highly Efficient Nanopore Membrane Osmotic Power Generators

Developing renewable energy sources is a top priority for researchers, political leaders, and communities as the planet tries to deal with the reality of climate change and the earth’s natural resources.

12 Oct 2022