Aurubis AG, Europe’s leading copper producer, has officially begun operations at its new metal recycling facility in Richmond, Georgia. The $800 million plant is designed to process up to 180,000 metric tons of complex waste materials each year, including printed circuit boards and copper cables. It is expected to produce around 70,000 tons of high-purity […]
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In Kabul, Afghanistan, the escalating water shortage is forcing children to leave school to help their families collect water. Eight-year-old Noorullah and his twin brother, Sanaullah, now spend their days carrying yellow jerrycans through the city’s dusty streets, a responsibility that has replaced their education. Their family’s well went dry four years ago, leaving them
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Mercedes-Benz is enhancing the sustainability of its electric vehicles by incorporating low-carbon aluminium, produced in collaboration with Norwegian metals company Norsk Hydro. This initiative is part of Mercedes-Benz’s broader strategy to decarbonize its operations and reduce the environmental impact of its electric vehicle lineup. The new electric CLA model, utilizing this low-carbon aluminium, achieves a
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Kuwait is preparing to sign an agreement with China in mid-October to build the North Kabd wastewater treatment plant, which will become the country’s largest facility of its kind. The plant is expected to treat up to 1 million cubic meters of wastewater daily using advanced technologies, addressing Kuwait’s ongoing challenges in wastewater management. Currently,
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The Russian government anticipates a significant rise in vehicle scrappage fee revenues, projecting an increase from 1.12 trillion roubles ($13.4 billion) in 2025 to nearly 1.65 trillion roubles ($19.7 billion) in 2026, representing a 46.7% jump. This forecast comes even as the domestic automotive market continues to struggle, with new car sales down 23% year-on-year
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The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has welcomed the European Union’s decision to delay the enforcement of its anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) until December 2026. The council views the postponement as a critical opportunity to address operational challenges and structural gaps in the regulation. Despite Malaysian producers’ ongoing investments in sustainability initiatives, the MPOC argues that
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Scientists at the University of Adelaide, in collaboration with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Carbon Science & Innovation, have unveiled two innovative electrolysis systems that generate hydrogen from urea found in urine and wastewater. These systems require 20–27% less electricity than conventional water electrolysis. One design uses a membrane-free setup with a copper-based catalyst
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As rising seas and saltwater intrusion threaten fertile farmland, scientists are turning to the ocean for solutions. A groundbreaking study in Ambio highlights the potential of seagrass cultivation, particularly Zostera marina (nicknamed “sea-rice”), as a viable grain crop for the future. Projections show that by 2100, up to 620,000 km² of land worldwide could be
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North Sea Farm 1, situated within the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm about 18 kilometers off Scheveningen, has completed its first commercial seaweed harvest. The project, managed by the non-profit North Sea Farmers and supported by €2 million from Amazon’s Right Now Climate Fund, covers five hectares and uses four underwater nets (each 50
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New scientific studies highlight that plant-based solutions can outperform conventional technologies in removing microplastics from water. Natural extracts from okra and fenugreek achieved removal rates of up to 90% in groundwater and 77% in freshwater, surpassing the widely used synthetic polymer polyacrylamide. Researchers say this approach could provide a sustainable, low-cost alternative for addressing the
