Using electrified spatiotemporal heating to depolymerize plastics
A team of engineers and materials scientists affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S., has developed a new way to depolymerize plastics using electrified spatiotemporal heating. In their paper, published in the journal Nature, the group desc.....»»
Methane emissions from energy sector rose in 2023: IEA
Planet-heating methane released by the fossil fuel industry rose to near record highs in 2023 despite technology available to curb this pollution at virtually no cost, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday......»»
A new approach to producing high-performance plastics from agricultural waste
In our rapidly industrialized world, the quest for sustainable materials has never been more urgent. Plastics, ubiquitous in daily life, pose significant environmental challenges, primarily due to their fossil fuel origins and problematic disposal......»»
Opinion: Lagos bans single-use plastics—why I think Nigeria should have taxed them instead
Waste pollution is a huge problem in Nigeria, with serious impacts on the environment. In response, the Lagos state government has banned styrofoam (a type of plastic widely used as food containers) and other single-use products......»»
Halloween toy among plastics swallowed by sea turtles
A Halloween toy was among hundreds of plastic items found in the guts of dead sea turtles in the Mediterranean, a new study reveals......»»
Study unveils how plants and soil biota forge ecosystems over time
A study by ecologist Jan Frouz from Faculty of Science at Charles University has unveiled the intricate dynamics of plant-soil feedback across a wide range of spatiotemporal scales, from immediate effects to long-term legacies. Published in Soil Biol.....»»
Weekend"s best Apple deals offer record-low prices on MacBooks, monitors & more
Apple deals are heating up this weekend, as the launch of the M3 MacBook Air drives prices down to record-low levels on M2 models. Plus, grab an external display at up to $750 off.Today's best deals include Apple products, complementary displays, and.....»»
Ram targets commercial buyers with new pro division
Ram expects its growing electrified lineup, including the upcoming 1500 REV and 1500 Ramcharger, to create more sales opportunities with fleet operators......»»
2024 BMW i5 M60 review: BMW’s best EV yet
In 2024, the BMW 5-series gets an electrified powertrain. Does it continue to be the go-to luxury sedan for BMW drivers?.....»»
Emergency atmospheric geoengineering wouldn"t save the oceans
Climate change is heating the oceans, altering currents and circulation patterns responsible for regulating climate on a global scale. If temperatures dropped, some of that damage could theoretically be undone......»»
Majority of Consumer Reports" top 10 vehicle picks have electrified variants
Plug-in hybrids are 'the most misunderstood powertrain,' says Jake Fisher, senior director of automotive testing at Consumer Reports......»»
Lake bottom testing shows plastics migrating down into sediment layers
A team of environmentalists, geographers and ecologists affiliated with several institutions in Europe has found that microplastics have migrated into multiple sediment layers in three lakes in Latvia. In their study, published in the journal Science.....»»
Amazon launches weekend Apple sale, dropping prices to as low as $24
Amazon's weekend deals are heating up, with Apple products ranging from the Apple Pencil 2 to M3 MacBook Pros up to 40% off.Dozens of Apple products are on sale at Amazon.As February winds to a close, month-end sales on Apple products are ramping up,.....»»
Black carbon sensor could fill massive monitoring gaps
Black carbon is the most dangerous air pollutant you've never heard of. Its two main sources, diesel exhaust and wood smoke from wildfires and household heating, produce ultrafine air particles that are up to 25 times more of a health hazard per unit.....»»
Polymer science team develops additive that can "upcycle" a wide range of plastics
One doesn't need to be reminded that plastic production, and plastic pollution, have steadily increased over the years—the evidence is all around us. What if we were able to recycle plastic in a way that is truly sustainable?.....»»
Study finds home heating fuel is direct source of sulfate in Fairbanks"s winter air
Use of residential heating fuel is the main contributor of primary sulfate pollution in Fairbanks's wintertime air, according to research conducted during an international science program in the community in 2022......»»
Study: Replacing plastics with biodegradable alternatives would lead to significant carbon emissions reduction
Plastic pollution and its impact on the environment have become critical global issues in recent years. In response, the research teams have conducted a study to evaluate the carbon emissions associated with both traditional plastic products and biod.....»»
Possible atmospheric destruction of a potentially habitable exoplanet
Astrophysicists studying a popular exoplanet in its star's habitable zone have found that electric currents in the planet's upper atmosphere could create sufficient heating to expand the atmosphere enough that it leaves the planet, likely leaving the.....»»
Google Hit with Lawsuit Over Pixel Heating Problems
The lawsuit claims that Google had prior knowledge of the hardware defect. The post Google Hit with Lawsuit Over Pixel Heating Problems appeared first on Phandroid. As great as they are, it’s no secret that Google’s Pixel Andro.....»»
With the EV9, Kia built exactly the electric SUV we’ve been clamoring for
The Kia EV9 GT-Line builds on Kia's electrified lineup with a luxurious, high-performance EV for those who need three rows......»»
Advanced artificial photosynthesis catalyst uses CO₂ more efficiently to create biodegradable plastics
Amid growing global concern over climate change and plastic pollution, researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University are making great strides in the sustainable production of fumaric acid—a component of biodegradable plastics such as polybutylene su.....»»