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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

Barclays has announced its decision to leave the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), joining a growing list of major financial institutions, including HSBC and several prominent U.S. banks, that have recently withdrawn from the coalition. The bank cited the diminishing participation of key global members as a primary reason for its departure, stating that the

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sounded the alarm over an escalating water crisis threatening the country, with the capital city Tehran at particular risk. He warned that if current water usage continues unchecked, Tehran’s reservoirs could be completely depleted by early autumn. The crisis stems from five straight years of drought, a sharp 40% decrease

Several towns in eastern Australia experienced their most significant snowfall in decades as a strong cold front swept through the region over the weekend. Northern New South Wales saw snow accumulation reaching up to 40 cm (16 inches), marking the heaviest snowfall since the mid-1980s. Even parts of Queensland, including towns like Stanthorpe and Dalveen,

A team of marine scientists led by Dr. Emily Rodriguez from the University of California, Santa Barbara, has uncovered where vast amounts of plastic waste go after disappearing from the ocean’s surface—a question that has puzzled researchers for decades. Their study, published in Science Advances, reveals that much of this missing plastic sinks to the

The green hydrogen industry is facing major challenges as several projects worldwide are being scaled back or canceled due to high production costs and weak demand. This slowdown puts at risk ambitious climate targets, such as the European Union’s goal to reach 40 gigawatts of green hydrogen capacity by 2030 — current projections suggest only

A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Sabrina Trivedi from the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN) has unveiled the critical importance of mycorrhizal fungi — tiny organisms forming vital underground partnerships with plants worldwide. By analyzing over two billion fungal DNA samples from 130 countries, the team created detailed global maps showing that

A new study by Conservation International, led by researcher Sushma Shrestha Sangat and published in Communications Earth & Environment, has revealed that Afro-descendant communities in South America are playing a vital role in slowing deforestation and preserving biodiversity. The study focused on about 9.9 million hectares of officially recognized Afro-descendant territories in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador,

Formula 1 is making steady progress on its goal to become a net-zero carbon sport by 2030. As of 2024, the organization has already slashed its carbon emissions by 26% compared to 2018 levels. Key steps include using sustainable aviation fuel for freight, streamlining broadcasting through remote operations, and powering all facilities with renewable energy.