Environment
New method could transform battery recycling
New method could transform battery recycling New research has developed a two-step flash Joule heating-chlorination and oxidation (FJH-ClO) process that rapidly separates lithium and transition metals from spent lithium-ion batteries. The FJH-ClO process provides an acid-free, energy-saving alternative to conventional recycling techniques, reducing energy consumption, chemical usage, and costs. The method achieves high yields and […]
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Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact
Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact Antarctica’s ice melt has a significant impact on global climate and sea level, but its effects vary by region due to gravity and other factors. The extent of Antarctic ice sheet melting depends on […]
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NASA, NOAA Rank 2025 Ozone Hole as 5th Smallest Since 1992
NASA, NOAA Rank 2025 Ozone Hole as 5th Smallest Since 1992 The 2025 ozone hole over Antarctica was the fifth smallest since 1992, with an average extent of approximately 7.23 million square miles (18.71 million square kilometers), according to NASA and NOAA. The ozone hole is expected to continue recovering later this century due to […]
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Film made from natural stuff could replace plastic packaging
Film made from natural stuff could replace plastic packaging Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a biobased film made from natural ingredients like plants, mushrooms, and food waste that can replace traditional plastic packaging. The new film, composed of biodegradable components, rivals or exceeds the performance of conventional plastics in keeping food fresh […]
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Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change
Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change Climate change poses significant threats to global public health, including extreme heat, air pollution, infectious diseases, and other impacts that can lead to millions of deaths each year. The US government formally recognized climate change as a threat to public health in 2009, but the […]
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How plants decide when to flower
How plants decide when to flower Researchers at Michigan State University have uncovered the molecular mechanism that allows plants to sense phosphorus deficiency and delay flowering, a survival strategy that could inspire new ways to breed crops for low-fertility soils. The discovery reveals a phosphorus-dependent switch inside plant cells that reprograms their development when nutrients […]
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Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech
Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back climate regulations, many global companies are continuing to invest in clean technology and reduce their emissions. The world’s largest retailers, such as Walmart, are not scaling back their climate […]
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A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better
A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better The world is losing vast swaths of forests to agriculture, logging, mining, and fires every year, contributing to 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions. A new investment fund, Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), aims […]
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When coal smoke choked St. Louis, residents fought back − but it took time and money
When coal smoke choked St. Louis, residents fought back − but it took time and money St. Louis residents fought back against coal smoke pollution in 1939, which had become a chronic problem due to the widespread use of sulfur-rich coal for heat and power. The city’s mayor, Bernard Dickmann, created a commission to investigate […]
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Trump’s words aren’t stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow
Trump’s words aren’t stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow Despite Trump’s climate skepticism, many countries have set higher climate goals, including China, which has committed to cutting its net greenhouse gas emissions by 7-10% from peak levels by 2035. The European Union has pledged a […]
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