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Researchers at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have used artificial intelligence to identify a set of five new materials that could transform the future of energy storage by reducing or entirely replacing lithium in batteries. These materials, based on abundant and widely available elements such as magnesium, calcium, aluminum, and zinc, exhibit structures […]

London, UK — August 7, 2025 — Standard Chartered has signed a landmark five-year partnership with the Brazilian state of Acre to sell up to 5 million high-quality carbon credits annually, beginning in 2026. The credits, issued under the internationally recognized REDD+ framework and registered with the ART TREES registry, aim to prevent deforestation across

Indonesia is facing an unprecedented wave of deforestation in 2025, with nearly half of the forest loss caused by speculative clearing—land stripped and left unused. Traditionally, pulp, paper, and palm oil industries have driven forest loss, but recent trends suggest a shift toward land hoarding and investment speculation, which makes monitoring and enforcement increasingly difficult.

Scientists in Norway have developed a microbial-based process that converts captured carbon dioxide into biomethane with 96% purity, offering a highly efficient alternative to traditional biogas production. The research team uses specially selected methanogenic microorganisms that feed on CO₂ and green hydrogen inside bioreactors under controlled pressure and temperature. The microbes convert the gases into

Chemists have successfully produced a fully recyclable plastic using whole-cell microalgae as the primary raw material—eliminating the need for fossil-based feedstocks. The research team extracted and polymerized the naturally occurring bio‐oils and carbohydrates inside the algae, creating a renewable monomer that can be repeatedly depolymerized and reformed without losing its mechanical strength. Unlike previous approaches

Pakistan has officially launched its first-ever trackless electric tram system in the city of Karachi, marking a major step toward greener urban transportation. The electric tram operates on rubber tires and follows a virtual track guided by sensors, eliminating the need for traditional steel rails. Built with Chinese collaboration, the system is equipped with lithium

Nigerian prosthetics company Immortal Cosmetic Art has developed the Ubokobong Bionic Arm, a high-tech prosthetic designed for Black skin tones that combines realism with full functionality. Controlled by electromyography signals, the arm allows users to move fingers and perform daily tasks with precision. The innovation was inspired by founder John Amanam Sunday’s brother, Ubokobong, who

The world’s shipping industry is entering uncharted waters: for the first time ever, all major commercial vessels will be legally required to achieve net-zero emissions by 2027 under new regulations approved by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Covering ships over 5,000 gross tons—which account for 85% of maritime CO₂ emissions—the rules enforce carbon intensity limits,

El Paso is setting a national precedent with the construction of its Pure Water Center, the United States’ first large-scale facility that will send purified wastewater directly into the drinking water system. Scheduled to begin operations in 2028, the plant will treat 10 million gallons per day—enough to supply nearly one-tenth of the city’s daily

Switzerland has turned its rivers into a model of ecological restoration after years of industrial damage and pollution had threatened water quality. Through strict environmental policies, advanced wastewater treatment, and heavy investments in riverbank rehabilitation, the country has achieved remarkable success. Today, more than 97% of Swiss residents rely on safe, high-quality drinking water sourced