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Converting plastic waste into porous carbon for capturing carbon dioxide

Besides climate change, which is mostly the result of our carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, plastic pollution stands as one of the most critical environmental concerns of this decade. The sheer quantity of discarded and misplaced plastic is dealing irr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 10th, 2022

Generative AI Could Generate Millions More Tons of E-Waste by 2030

Generative AI could saddle the planet with heaps more hazardous waste.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News11 hr. 41 min. ago

Study finds four global policies could eliminate >90% of plastic waste and 30% of linked carbon emissions by 2050

A study released in Science determines that just four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste—plastic that isn't recycled or properly disposed of and ends up as pollution—by 91% and plastic-related greenhouse gases by one-third......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News13 hr. 41 min. ago

Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX review: too expensive for plastic

Asus finally has a Hall Effect keyboard with the Falchion Ace HFX, but its high price and all-plastic build hold the keyboard back......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News13 hr. 42 min. ago

Researchers say impact of Trump"s climate policies "recoverable"

US president-elect Donald Trump's expected climate rollbacks will likely have a "small" impact on global warming, as long as other countries resist the temptation to slacken their own carbon-cutting efforts, new research found Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Metal-organic framework materials to remove dye contaminants for cleaner water

The future of MOFs, metal-organic framework materials, looks bright. A review in the International Journal of Environment and Waste Management has looked at how a specific class of these sponge-like materials might find increasing use in removing dye.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Portable spectrophotometer approach predicts shelf life of strawberries in real time

Based on non-invasive technology, a research group at the University of Cordoba has created a tool to guarantee optimal strawberry quality and minimize food waste......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

NZ"s food manufacturers are embracing the idea of a circular economy but are slow to implement it

Around the world, the growth of industry and consumption has escalated environmental damage through increased emissions, waste and pollution from landfills......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Trump says Elon Musk will lead “DOGE,” a new Department of Government Efficiency

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to target "massive waste and fraud." President-elect Donald Trump today announced that a new Department of Government Efficiency—or "D.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Agrivoltaics for sustainable food, energy and water management in East Africa

Combining solar power production with agriculture can significantly boost crop yields, conserve water and generate low-carbon electricity for areas particularly vulnerable to climate change, a new study has shown......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Scientists develop a phase-transformable membrane for efficient gas separation

Industrial gas separation, essential for clean energy and environmental protection, demands efficiency and adaptability. Current materials, however, lack the flexibility to selectively separate gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen (H2) while.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Stark warning on emissions as leaders split on climate goals at COP29

Global leaders offered competing views on how to tackle climate change at UN-led talks Wednesday as a new report warned the world must reach carbon neutrality much sooner than planned......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

New type of weather radiosonde can find its way back to where it was launched

Some 80% of weather radiosondes—remote measurement instruments containing plastic, batteries and electronic parts—end up lost in nature after one flight. But a startup created by an EPFL master's student is set to change that with a new, ultra-li.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Nations to submit boosted climate plans: what"s at stake?

Nations have begun setting carbon-cutting targets for the decade ahead, and how ambitious these pledges are could make or break global efforts to avoid dangerous levels of climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Nations approve new UN rules on carbon markets at COP29

Governments at the COP29 talks approved Monday new UN standards for international carbon markets in a key step toward allowing countries to trade credits to meet their climate targets......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Study reveals why carbon boosts metal nanoparticle catalysts

Precious metals play an important role in the chemical industry as catalysts: With the help of silver, platinum, palladium or other elements, chemical reactions can take place that would otherwise not progress or would only progress at a much lower r.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Inland Delaware watersheds impaired by human waste, study suggests

Delaware has numerous inland waterways with high microbial impairment from unknown sources. Now, a new study suggests that human waste, both treated and untreated, is responsible for the waterway impairment in these Delaware watersheds. The study was.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Could microbes help create sustainable electronics?

Imagine a world where electronic devices are powered by living organisms and biodegrade after use, eliminating the problem of electronic waste. This isn't the plot of a futuristic sci-fi movie—it's a real, growing area of research known as bioelect.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Microbial-based plastic shows potential for replacing PET bottles

Currently, the world is suffering from environmental problems caused by plastic waste. A KAIST research team has succeeded in producing a microbial-based plastic that is biodegradable and can replace existing PET bottles......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Private jet carbon emissions soar 46%: Study

The carbon footprint from private jet travel grew 46 percent between 2019 and 2023 and will keep rising unless the ultra-luxury industry is regulated, according to new research published Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 10th, 2024

Transforming polyethylene: From functionalization to antibacterial properties for sustainable applications

Polyethylene (PE) is one of the most widely used and versatile plastic materials globally, prized for its cost-effectiveness, lightweight properties and ease of formability. These characteristics make PE indispensable across a broad spectrum of appli.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024