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Transforming Plastic Waste into Sustainable Atmospheric Water Harvesting Molecular Sponges

Discarded plastic packaging materials, old CDs, and even LEGO bricks can be transformed into materials that capture significant amounts of moisture from the air.

16 Oct 2026

University of Bath Secures £2.5 Million FCDO Funding for Global Deforestation Research Project

The University of Bath has secured £2.5 million in funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Forest Governance, Markets and Climate (FGMC) Program to lead a major international research project aimed at tackling deforestation linked to global commodity supply chains.

16 Oct 2026

Venture Global Secures New Agreements to Support Expansion of Existing Grid-Independent Power Network

Venture Global, Inc. today announced it has entered into power and grid frame agreements with GE Vernova and Baker Hughes Energy Services for up to 16 new, 720 MW power island units and associated power transformer equipment, supporting the continued expansion of its existing behind-the-meter, Island-Mode industrial power network that is not reliant on the grid.

16 Oct 2026

Hutton Researchers Contribute to IUFRO Study on Forestry and Biodiversity

A team of researchers from The James Hutton Institute has contributed to a major international study showing that productive forestry and biodiversity conservation can go hand in hand.

From The James Hutton Institute 16 Oct 2026

Carbon Nanomaterials Accelerate Polyethylene Biodegradation in Soil

A new study explores how carbon nanotubes, graphene oxide, and plant-associated microbes could improve polyethylene biodegradation in contaminated soil.

By Samudrapom Dam 15 Oct 2026

Portsmouth Study Exposes Green Intent-Action Gap in Sustainable Tourism Practices

Tourists who care deeply about sustainability are not necessarily willing to pay extra to reduce the environmental impact of their holidays, according to new research from the University of Portsmouth.

15 Oct 2026

Over 50 Health Leaders Warn Australia Cannot Protect People From Climate Change Without Tackling Fossil Fuels

Health leaders from across Australia and the Pacific are warning that preparing hospitals and healthcare services for climate change will not be enough to protect people's health unless governments urgently phase outfossil fuels.

14 Oct 2026

Surge in Onshore Wind Applications Makes Site Selection More Important Than Ever

A decade-high surge in onshore wind applications in England is evidence that developers are returning to the market.

14 Oct 2026

University of Nottingham to Lead Three Projects as Part of £20 M Drive to Make the East Midlands a Clean Technology Leader

The University of Nottingham will lead three projects as part of a new £20 million program funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and led by the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), to position the East Midlands as the leading place to develop and manufacture the next generation of clean power and propulsion technologies.

14 Oct 2026

University of Bath Study Identifies Harmful Paradox Behind Well-Meaning Green Efforts

When hotels replace single-use toiletries with refillable dispensers, or companies strip unnecessary items from product bundles to cut waste, they may expect consumers to hail these changes as environmentally responsible.

14 Oct 2026

Quantifying the Influence of Trace Gases on Cloud Droplet Formation

Trace gases - gases that make up only a tiny amount of the atmosphere - can affect how cloud droplets form. Stable cloud droplets form when enough water molecules stick to a particle, called a cloud condensation nucleus, in the atmosphere.

14 Oct 2026

Environmental History Shapes Thermal Performance in Diverse Coral Species

As ocean temperatures rise, corals' ability to withstand and adapt to heat stress is critical for the future of coral reefs.

14 Oct 2026

The AI Data Center Boom is Creating Emissions from Backup Energy Sources, but the Technology to Clean it up Already Exists

Global electricity demand from data centers is on track to more than double by 2030, with AI as the single largest driver of that growth, according to the International Energy Agency.

13 Oct 2026

A Shared Vision for Energy Innovation: Coventry University and Oxford nanoSystems Unite to Advance Next-Generation Technology

Innovation rarely happens in isolation; it thrives where academic curiosity meets industrial expertise.

From Oxford nanoSystems 13 Oct 2026

Expanded Coastal Restoration Generates up to Three Billion Dollars Annual Carbon Sequestration

Coastal blue carbon ecosystems--mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrasses--store carbon and protect shorelines, but conservation often lags behind rapid coastal change. This study introduces a dual-constraint spatial planning framework that couples habitat suitability with land-sea anthropogenic pressures to identify where these ecosystems can persist, expand, or be restored. Applying it across China's 18,000-km coastline, researchers integrated 60 environmental variables and 13 pressure indicators to map potential suitable distribution areas and optimize protection priorities. The framework reveals a proactive blue carbon expansion capacity 7 to 24 times larger than current extents. It also shows that existing reserves cover only about 20% of high-priority zones, leaving most target areas dependent on active restoration.

13 Oct 2026