Environment
News and analysis of environmental issues and green technology.
October 14, 2019
Design studio PriestmanGoode recently revealed a sustainable in-flight meal tray concept that includes edible packaging. The eco-friendly design is part of a project addressing the impact of plastic waste, with a focus on the aviation industry.
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In the chemical-production industry, energy-intensive processes are constantly being used to remove unwanted molecules from liquids. It now looks like much of that energy could be saved, however, by utilizing filters made from plastic bottles. -
A new study indicates that ants can be very effective at protecting crops from diseases. It's even being suggested that ant-derived antibiotics could be applied on a commercial scale.
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According to a new report by NOAA, September 2019 ties with September 2015 as the warmest September on the 140-year record, and shows that 2019 as a whole is heading for a spot in the top three hottest years ever.
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A Russian expedition through the East Siberian Sea has uncovered fountains of methane bubbles in concentrations never seen before.
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BioBag World Australia and IG Fresh Produce have come up with an alternative to polyethylene wrap that can be used to keep cucumbers fresh.
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After years in development, the Ocean Cleanup has today announced that its prototype is capturing plastic debris from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
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A newly-developed gel could allow forestry workers to keep forest fires from occurring.
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A group of games companies including Microsoft and Sony has banded together with the United Nations to work towards reducing the industry’s footprint.
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A new climate report from the World Meteorological Organization highlights how far off track we are from meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement.
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A new study suggests that the total number of North American birds has declined by 29 percent since 1970.
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Ahead of next week's UN Climate Action Summit, a global strike is being held in cities across the world to shine a spotlight on the climate crisis.
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Scientists are looking into replacing dead and crumbling coral heads with plastic replicas, and some fish prefer them to the genuine article.
