5 Great North American Biking Cities
On a weeklong cycling trip last summer through the Netherlands and Belgium, I noted the many bike-friendly elements:…
River wildlife moves freely once dams are removed – but so too can invasive species
Almost a quarter of all freshwater species are threatened with extinction. The removal of human-made barriers from rivers,…
An invisible forever chemical rain is falling across the planet
Chemicals introduced to help repair and protect Earth’s ozone layer may have created an unexpected environmental problem. According…
‘Ad hoc and piecemeal’: Insurer IAG slams govt’s approach to natural hazards in new report
New Zealand’s approach to natural hazard risk will permanently constrain the economy if nothing changes, an insurer says.…
As Arctic sea ice vanishes, a vital nutrient is disappearing with it and putting the food chain at risk
A new Arctic study is drawing attention for a troubling reason. As sea ice disappears, so does a…
Why sustainable alternatives to plastic are struggling to compete
Only 10 per cent of all plastics produced are recycled, so most plastics will end up littering streets, entering…
Doomsday Glacier is about to lose its last natural brake
Scientists have been watching the Thwaites Glacier with growing dread for years. Thwaites is the largest glacier in…
Ocean Power Technologies reports successful PowerBuoy field performance for US Coast Guard
Ocean Power Technologies Inc (NYSE-A:OPTT) has reported successful power generation from its MERROWS-equipped PowerBuoy system deployed off the…
Sustainable battery recycling through spatial and technological alignment
This study develops a multi-scale analytical framework to evaluate the environmental impacts and resource recovery potential of battery…
How positive tipping points may be the key to protecting tropical rainforests
The world’s tropical rainforests are edging towards collapse. But knowing how to stop deforestation isn’t enough to drive…
Scientists Resigns in Protest From Greenhouse Gas Protocol
A well-known scientist has resigned from the independent oversight board of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, renewing questions about…
New pilot plant converts unsorted plastic waste into oil in 30 mins
A mobile pilot plant has been designed to convert various types of plastic waste into oil. Developed by…