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How an Innovative Liquid Removes 98 Percent of Nanoplastics from Water
After a piece of plastic enters a water system, such as a sea, ocean, river, or lake, it undergoes degradation due to the influence of sunlight, wind, and water. A large piece breaks down into micro and eventually into nanoplastics.…
From Banana Waste to Clean Energy
Every year, millions of tons of agricultural waste are produced in Pakistan due to the cultivation of bananas and other crops. To utilize this waste and benefit the local population, scientists have joined forces to develop a solution that will…
July Sets New Temperature Records
Extreme heat hit hundreds of millions of people throughout July, with a domino effect felt right across society. July was one of the hottest – if not the hottest – month on modern record, and the world’s hottest day was…
How Modern Aircraft Flights Affect the Climate
The aviation industry faces significant challenges due to climate change, prompting continuous efforts to find innovations and improve existing technologies. However, the complexity of various impacts on accelerating climate change leads to more demanding solutions for their mitigation. While solutions…
Night Light – Cause of More Resistant Tree Leaves and Biodiversity Loss
Light pollution, a pressing ecological issue that currently affects over 80 per cent of the world’s population, is a topic of urgent concern. Despite this, the full extent of its impact on plants and animals, and the resulting changes in…
EU Tightens Measures on Industrial Emissions
The European Union has made significant progress in its environmental protection policy by updating the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED), which comes into effect on August 4, 2024, and has evolved into the Directive on Industrial Emissions and Livestock Emissions. As…
The Fashion Industry Lags in Achieving Climate Goals
The fashion industry remains one of the world’s top polluters and shows no serious tendencies to change its business models and make them more sustainable. Members of the global movement Fashion Revolution, which promotes human and environmental rights and sustainable…