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Australia has the potential to transform itself from one of the world’s largest exporters of coal and natural gas into a global leader in renewable energy, according to the incoming president of the next UN climate summit. With some of the world’s best solar and wind resources, the country is well positioned to produce large […]

What if the plastic bottles, packaging, and discarded containers piling up around the world could become a source of clean energy? Scientists have developed an innovative method that transforms plastic waste into hydrogen fuel using sunlight and advanced photocatalysts. Instead of sending plastics to landfills or allowing them to pollute oceans and ecosystems, the process

Scientists have identified a previously unknown tree genus belonging to the nightshade family, a remarkable plant group best known for crops such as potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers. The discovery is unusual because most members of this family are herbs, shrubs, or small plants, while the newly classified genus consists of trees that can grow

What began as sustainability initiatives in individual neighborhoods is now helping drive a broader environmental transformation across Nairobi. Kenya’s capital is increasingly embracing green urban development through projects focused on improved public transport, waste management, urban tree planting, water conservation, and climate-resilient infrastructure. As one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities, Nairobi faces challenges such as air

Biodegradable plastics are often promoted as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional plastics, but scientists say their real-world impact is far more complicated. While these materials are designed to break down more quickly than traditional plastics, many require specific industrial composting conditions—such as high temperatures, controlled humidity, and specialized microbes—to degrade effectively. When disposed of

What was once considered a by-product of chocolate production is gaining new attention as researchers and innovators discover ways to turn cocoa bean shells into valuable resources. Cocoa bean shells make up roughly 10–20% of the cocoa bean’s weight and are generated in large quantities by the global chocolate industry. Traditionally used as low-value animal

China’s leading solar manufacturers are rapidly expanding into the battery storage sector as slowing demand and falling prices squeeze profits in the solar panel industry. Years of aggressive investment have created a surplus of solar manufacturing capacity, driving panel prices to record lows and intensifying competition among producers. In response, many of the country’s largest

Plans to expand major data centre operations in Cape Town are facing growing opposition from environmental groups concerned about their impact on local resources and ecosystems. Critics argue that large data centres require substantial amounts of electricity and water for cooling and operations, placing additional pressure on a region already vulnerable to drought and energy

As communities around the globe observe World Environment Day, climate scientists are drawing attention to the growing influence of El Niño, the natural climate pattern known for raising global temperatures and disrupting weather systems. El Niño occurs when surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean become unusually warm, altering rainfall and temperature patterns

Japan is accelerating efforts to transform used cooking oil into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as the country seeks to reduce emissions from air travel and strengthen its domestic supply of cleaner fuels. Airlines, fuel producers, local governments, and restaurant chains are expanding collection networks to recover waste cooking oil from households and businesses that would