In a stark reminder of the global scale of marine pollution, human-made debris has now been discovered at the Calypso Deep, the deepest point in the Mediterranean Sea, located at 5,112 meters beneath the surface. Researchers found a disturbing collection of 167 items at this extreme depth, primarily consisting of plastic waste, but also including […]
In a devastating incident in Zambia, a major spill of acidic waste from a Chinese-owned copper mine caused the Kafue River to “die” overnight. The spill occurred when a tailings dam at the Sino-Metals Leach Zambia mine, located in the northern region of the country, collapsed, releasing around 50 million liters of toxic waste into
Common polymers that are widely regarded as safe, such as those used in food packaging, household products, and even medical devices, have been found to release harmful toxins over time. Materials like polycarbonate and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) can leach chemicals such as Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, which are linked to serious health concerns. BPA,
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Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have made a groundbreaking discovery by developing a solar-powered process that transforms sewage sludge—an environmental burden—into valuable products: green hydrogen and single-cell protein. Sewage sludge, typically a by-product of wastewater treatment, is often discarded or incinerated, contributing to pollution. In this new method, the sludge is first
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In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a novel method to generate electricity using tiny plastic beads. These beads, when rubbed together or brought into contact, produce an electric charge through a process called triboelectrification, the same principle behind static electricity. By arranging
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In a surprising discovery, researchers from the University of California, Davis, and Wageningen University in the Netherlands have demonstrated the benefits of planting two common crops side by side in what is known as intercropping. By pairing crops with complementary growth habits—such as legumes with cereals—farmers can enhance overall productivity and promote better resource utilization.
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In the Amazon, areas surrounding the BR-163 highway have become major deforestation hotspots, with the agricultural expansion driving much of the destruction. These regions, particularly agrarian reform settlements like PDS Brasília, are at the center of a conflict between environmental conservation and the demand for agricultural land. While these settlements occupy only a small portion
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China is making headlines with its development of gravity-based energy storage systems, a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The news comes as the country intensifies its efforts to develop more sustainable and efficient energy storage solutions. In December 2023, Energy Vault launched its first commercial-scale gravity battery facility in Jiangsu province, connecting it to the
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The Brazilian state of Pará, which will host the COP30 climate summit in November 2025, has denied that the construction of the 13.3-kilometer (8.3-mile) Avenida Liberdade highway is linked to the event. State officials claim that the project was planned before Belém was chosen as the summit’s venue and is meant to improve urban mobility
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Ulaanbaatar, the world’s coldest capital, is battling a severe air pollution crisis as toxic coal smoke blankets the city. With temperatures plummeting to -40°C in winter, nearly half of its 1.6 million residents rely on raw coal for heating, leading to dangerously high levels of PM2.5 pollutants—sometimes exceeding 500 micrograms per cubic meter, 20 times
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