It may sound like science fiction, but it originates from a lab in Maryland. In 2018, Liangbing Hu, a materials scientist at the University of Maryland, developed a method to transform regular wood into a material stronger than steel. At first, it appeared to be another eye-catching discovery that might never leave the lab. “People […]
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The oceans may be getting a little cleaner with the commercial launch of the Carbon Capture Solution (CCS) system, developed by technology company Wärtsilä. This modular system claims to capture up to 70% of the carbon dioxide emitted from cargo ship exhausts. Growing Pressure to Cut Emissions Driven by environmental concerns or the need to
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A new alarming report reveals that 28 U.S. cities are sinking, showing signs of geological subsidence that could affect buildings and infrastructure sooner than expected. While some of this is natural, 80% is the direct result of human activity. Satellite Measurements Reveal Land Shifts Across U.S. Cities A large team of researchers, including geoscientists from
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Researchers stated on Wednesday that the wealthiest 10 percent of people worldwide are accountable for two-thirds of global warming since 1990. They reported that the consumption and investment patterns of the wealthy have significantly heightened the risk of lethal heatwaves and droughts, in the first study to measure the effect of concentrated private wealth on
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The Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS) is a key contributor to global sea-level rise. Since 2002, NASA’s GRACE and GRACE-FO satellite missions have tracked ice mass changes across the region. While earlier research consistently showed ongoing ice loss—especially in West Antarctica and the Antarctic Peninsula—glaciers in East Antarctica remained mostly stable. However, a new study by
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Recent research has examined whether food waste is more effectively reduced by consumers motivated by sustainability or those focused on nutrition and health. The study’s surprising results emphasize the importance of reevaluating our strategies for tackling food waste. Dr. Trang Thi Thu Nguyen, lead author of the study, said, “Consumers aware of sustainability tend to
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The authors of a BioScience article highlight that climate change has emerged as the leading threat to ESA-listed species, surpassing other causes of biodiversity loss for the first time. Talia E. Niederman and her team at Defenders of Wildlife analyzed species threats using ESA listings, IUCN assessments, and new climate sensitivity evaluations. In fact, a
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Beekeepers across various regions are facing growing challenges as their honeybee colonies struggle to gather enough pollen to stay healthy. To help combat this issue, researchers have developed a new dietary supplement being likened to “a PowerBar for bees.” The Pollen Shortage Problem Under normal conditions, honeybees in managed hives rely on pollen collected from
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Coal-fired power plants have caused considerable harm over the last hundred years, contributing to everything from climate change and acid rain to black lung disease and heart conditions. Overall, their impact has been overwhelmingly negative. However, hidden within the ashes they produce lies a surprising environmental benefit. Up to 30% Cement Replacement: How Fly Ash
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Despite global climate goals aiming to limit warming to 1.5°C, recent data shows that this threshold is rapidly approaching. With emissions still on the rise, the planet is now edging closer to 1.4°C of warming, making a temporary overshoot of the 1.5°C target highly likely. In response, a growing conversation is emerging among scientists, policymakers,
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