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Engineering Reuse Into the Foundations of Modern Materials

In a field defined by discovering, designing, and processing the materials that underpin modern technology, Diran Apelian ScD '73 has a resounding message: Reuse can't remain just the focus of a PhD thesis or a startup. It needs to be engineered from the beginning.

19 Dec 2025

Climate Change Accounts for Majority of Western US Wildfire Emissions

A study reveals climate change is responsible for 60-82 % of wildfire damage in the western US, highlighting its impact on smoke pollution and fire behavior.

19 Dec 2025

Agri-Photovoltaics for Tomato and Energy Production

Agri-photovoltaics offer a sustainable solution for tomato production and energy generation, demonstrating effective land-use efficiency and productivity.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 19 Dec 2025

UK Achieves First Plutonium Milestone

The UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has delivered a UK-first nuclear safety milestone, by safely processing a can of plutonium residue into a stable waste form for the very first time.

19 Dec 2025

Beyond COP30: A Critical Look at Climate Policy Pathways

The latest United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) concluded in November without a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels and without significant progress in strengthening national pledges to reduce climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions.

18 Dec 2025

Naked Energy Launches UK’s First Solar Thermal System Design Service to End Inefficient Renewable Heating Systems

Naked Energy launches its dedicated system design service that helps businesses plan, model and deliver integrated solar thermal systems.

From Naked Energy Ltd. 17 Dec 2025

New Framework to Mitigate Short-Term, High Warming Impact of Methane

The research highlights temporary CO2 removals as a solution for methane emissions, offering a path for effective climate action and improved carbon management.

By Muhammad Osama 16 Dec 2025

Nel ASA: Strengthens its Industry Leadership as the Final Investment Decision has been Taken to Industrialize the Next Generation Pressurized Alkaline Platform

Nel ASA (Nel) is pleased to announce that following a seven-year development program, and now a successful start-up and production of clean hydrogen on the Next Generation Pressurized Alkaline prototype, the Board of Directors has taken the final investment decision to begin construction on up to 1 GW of production capacity for this technology platform in the Herøya facility, Norway.

15 Dec 2025

Data-Driven Approaches Guide Investment in Clean Energy Technologies

Governments and companies constantly face decisions about how to allocate finite amounts of money to clean energy technologies that can make a difference to the world's climate, its economies, and to society as a whole.

15 Dec 2025

Innovative Method Makes Carbon Capture More Efficient and Affordable

Chemical engineers have found a simple way to make capturing carbon emissions from industrial plants more energy-efficient.

12 Dec 2025

Experts Assess the Future of Sustainable Pest Management Globally

Research from over 500 experts highlights the potential benefits of sustainable pest management, emphasizing environmental health and economic opportunities.

12 Dec 2025

Naturally Formed Sludge Shows Surprising Power in Water Purification

This study reveals the potential of natural sludge from wetlands as an effective, low-cost material for wastewater purification, enhancing pollutant removal.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 12 Dec 2025

New Environmentally Friendly Solution to Thwart Marine Fouling

Marine fouling triggers ongoing economic losses for the global shipping industry through detrimental effects on structures and vessels – but tests by Flinders University researchers on a new type of anti-foul coating reveal a solution that is not detrimental to the environment.

11 Dec 2025

Nickel–Iron Catalysts Boost Clean Hydrogen Efficiency

This study reveals how nickel-iron catalysts accelerate water oxidation, improving hydrogen production efficiency and informing clean energy innovations.

By Muhammad Osama 10 Dec 2025

Plastic Waste Imports Linked to Coastal Litter Increase

Findings indicate that plastic waste imports contribute to coastal litter, urging a focus on waste management improvements in countries with low regulations.

10 Dec 2025