Global warming caused by human action has continued to increase, even though climate action has slowed the rise in greenhouse gas emissions.
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An eco-friendly putty made from vegetable oil boosts coral reef recovery
This ocean-safe putty was designed to help seed new coral reefs, offering a much-needed replacement for hardware store products.
How spending time in nature influences healthy eating habits
Scientists find evidence that nature boosts healthy food choices, revealing nature’s pivotal role in shaping positive dietary habits.
Shira Joudan, tackling PFAS and environmental contaminants with chemistry
Chemist Shira Joudan discusses environmental contaminants, setting up at a new university, and building a supportive community.
New plastic recycling method captures carbon
A closed-loop process for making and recycling polycarbonate plastic also captures carbon to reduce waste and cut emissions.
Turning industrial waste into clean hydrogen fuel
New technique uses waste metal shavings to catalyze hydrogen production, turning nothing but trash and water into clean, renewable fuel.
Fluorine helps make PET plastic waste easier to recycle
Pre-activation of plastics with fluorine-containing molecules disrupts their stability, making them easier to break down and upcycle.
The decline of large river animals and the ecosystems now in peril
The decline of freshwater megafauna, including river dolphins, hippos, and crocodiles, is triggering significant consequences for ecosystems.
Indigenous fire management in Australia traced back 11,000 years
Abandoning traditional practices led to intense dry season fires, drastically altering biodiversity and increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
Cleaning up toxic dyes in wastewater with gold nanoparticles
Gold nanoparticle clusters boosted the efficiency of titanium dioxide in degrading a toxic dye called methyl orange.
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