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Scientists from the Nanyang Technological University, working with international research partners, have developed a technique that converts discarded plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel using sunlight. The research, carried out in Singapore and other collaborating laboratories, uses advanced photocatalysts to break down common plastics such as bottles, packaging materials, and food containers. In some recent […]

Scientists are increasingly exploring whether climate change could be influencing volcanic activity in Iceland, a country that sits atop one of the world’s most active volcanic regions. As rising global temperatures accelerate the melting of Iceland’s glaciers, billions of tonnes of ice are being removed from the land surface. Researchers explain that glaciers act like

The world experienced its second-hottest May ever recorded, according to data from European climate researchers, underscoring the continuing rise in global temperatures. Average temperatures across both land and oceans remained exceptionally high, making May one of the warmest months in modern history. Scientists observed unusually warm conditions across large parts of Europe, Asia, and the

Chinese meteorologists are warning that desert regions once known for chronic water scarcity are becoming increasingly vulnerable to extreme flooding. The concern stems from rising global temperatures, which allow the atmosphere to hold more moisture and fuel more intense rainfall events. In northwestern China, including parts of the Taklamakan and Gobi Desert regions, unusually heavy

The European Union is taking steps to make it harder to suspend its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), reinforcing one of the world’s most ambitious climate policies. CBAM places a carbon price on imported products such as steel, cement, aluminum, fertilizers, hydrogen, and electricity, ensuring that foreign manufacturers face similar carbon costs to companies operating

A growing oil spill in waters between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago is raising serious environmental concerns as authorities warn that the pollution could spread across important fishing grounds and coastal ecosystems. Satellite observations suggest the slick covers a significant area of ocean, increasing the risk of contamination along shorelines and marine habitats. Fishing communities

Despite sweltering summer temperatures and high humidity, football fans arriving in Houston for the FIFA World Cup have shown remarkable enthusiasm, embraced the tournament atmosphere while adapted to the challenging weather conditions. Temperatures in the Texas city frequently climb above 35°C during the day, with humidity making it feel even hotter. Organizers and local authorities

Weather agencies are forecasting the development of moderate to strong El Niño conditions during India’s monsoon season, a climate pattern that often disrupts rainfall across the subcontinent. El Niño occurs when surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean become unusually warm, altering global weather systems. Historically, several of India’s weaker monsoon years have

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