Environment

Pollution
Toxic metals contaminate over one-sixth of the world’s farmland
Nearly 1.4 billion people live on land contaminated by toxic metals. According to a new study, 17% of the world’s agricultural land may be polluted. For the…
Editorial Team•23 April 2025

Climate Change
Earth Day 2025: Spotlight on Renewable…
On April 22, millions around the world will unite to celebrate Earth…
Editorial Team•22 April 2025

Scientific Reports
Electrochemical iron production: how competitive is…
Green iron production via electrochemistry cuts emissions and costs. Porosity is key…
Editorial Team•21 April 2025

Waste
How Much Photovoltaic and Wind Waste Does the EU-27 Produce?
Joint Research Centre study examines waste flows from the EU’s renewable energy transition By mid-century, wind…
Editorial Team•13 March 2025

Climate Change
Global ocean warming in 2023-2024: a once-in-500-years event
The extreme global ocean warming of 2023-2024 had a return period of 512 years, but it…
Editorial Team•13 March 2025

Pollution
Waste-to-energy plants in China more polluting than coal? A new study reveals…
Waste-to-energy plants in China may emit more CO2 than coal plants due to plastic waste. A…
Editorial Team•7 March 2025

Water Management
Making Wastewater Treatment More Sustainable with a 40-Year PPA
Innova Renewables Signs 40-Year Solar Power Purchase Agreement with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water in the UK
Editorial Team•27 February 2025

Waste
Italy Lags Behind in Reducing Corporate Waste Compared to Other EU Nations
Corporate waste disposal trends in Europe show a 50% reduction since 2004—except in Italy, where the…
Editorial Team•25 February 2025

Climate Change
Climate change slows wind speed in Europe and North America
Rising temperatures and their impact on atmospheric circulation are expected to reduce wind speed across Europe…
Editorial Team•21 February 2025

Pollution
Olympics Milan Cortina 2026: The Environmental Impact Remains Unclear
Most infrastructure projects have bypassed environmental assessments through extraordinary commissioning, raising concerns among transparency advocates
Editorial Team•20 February 2025

Climate Change
Global warming accelerates: January 2025 hits record-high temperatures
Global warming continues to accelerate. January 2025 recorded a +1.75°C increase over pre-industrial levels, marking the…
Editorial Team•6 February 2025

Climate Change
Global warming has already burned the Paris Agreement, says James Hansen
The recent surge in global warming is driven by structural factors like the reduction of aerosols…
Editorial Team•5 February 2025

Climate Change
Wildfires in Brazil Destroyed an Area the Size of Italy in 2024
Wildfires in Brazil destroyed 30.8M hectares in 2024, marking a 79% increase. The Amazon suffered record…
Editorial Team•24 January 2025

Climate Change
CO2 concentration hits record high in 2024: 26% increase beyond expectations
In 2024, atmospheric CO2 levels surged by 3.58 ppm—26% more than expected. This unprecedented rise, driven…