scientists use recycled plastic bags as sensors for potable water
recycled plastic bags illuminate in the dark as sensors Researchers at Universitas Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta, Indonesia,…
UNESCO designates 26 new biosphere reserves amid biodiversity challenges and climate change
An Indonesian archipelago that’s home to three-fourths of Earth’s coral species, a stretch of Icelandic coast with 70%…
On the trail of black jaguars in Cerrado, Brazil
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). I’m face to face with a black jaguar. With…
Tiny stones rewrite Earth’s evolution story
Earth scientists often face huge challenges when researching the Earth’s history: many significant events occurred such a long…
Residents face ‘frustrating’ food waste collection delays
Federica BedendoNorth East and Cumbria Getty Images The government has said councils should implement weekly food waste collections…
Lead batteries are poisoning millions of children. We can stop it.
Remember the Flint, Michigan, water crisis? The public health disaster that, at its peak, poisoned nearly 5 percent…
Records falsified after Gresford colliery mining disaster on display
Matthew RichardsBBC Wales British Pathe Gresford colliery in the aftermath of the explosion Documents showing safety records were…
Why we’re turning North Sea wind turbines into luggage
Paul MurphyEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire climate and environment correspondent BBC Andy Sykes, plant director at Siemens Gamesa in…
China offers unlikely glimmer of hope in fight against plastic pollution – POLITICO
The Chinese wild card Countries in the self-named High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution — which backs…
Chart: Check out how fast China is shifting to…
Clean energy is starting to bend the curve on China’s fossil-fuel use. Overall, carbon-free sources met more than…
Iron-Doped Material Runs 500 Hours Without Failing While Electric Cars Become Completely Safe
IN A NUTSHELL 🔋 Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have developed a new method to enhance battery performance.…
Drought status lifted in Wales after rainy September
Drought status has been lifted in Wales after a rainy September, with many rivers back to the normal…