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

Scientific Reports
Decarbonizing Cement: CCS essential but economically unfeasible
A study by the Energy & Strategy Group at the Politecnico di Milano’s School of Management…
Editorial Team•20 January 2025

Pollution
Peak in sight for car and truck emissions: 2025 marks a turning…
Road transport emissions globally are expected to reach their peak by 2025, even under conservative policy…
Editorial Team•20 January 2025

Scientific Reports
Cost Analysis of Tandem Photovoltaic Modules: A Technical and Economic Perspective
A new study analyzed various methods for manufacturing a tandem solar module, comparing the sensitivity of…
Editorial Team•14 January 2025

Water Management
China Approves World’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam: A Game-Changer with Major Risks
With an estimated output of 300 TWh annually, China's ambitious hydroelectric project on the Yarlung Zangbo…
Editorial Team•10 January 2025

Climate Change
Wildfires and Climate Change: A Growing Threat to Los Angeles
In just 48 hours, wildfires have swept through urban areas in northern and western Los Angeles,…
Editorial Team•9 January 2025

Water Management
The Water Cycle Is Out of Control: $550 Billion in Damages in…
Global Water Monitor 2024 Highlights the Devastating Impact of Climate Change on Water-Related Extremes
Editorial Team•8 January 2025

Water Management
Freshwater Shortage? Extract It from Air with a Revolutionary Aerogel
Revolutionary aerogel absorbs water vapor from the air and converts it into liquid, offering a sustainable,…
Editorial Team•5 January 2025

Climate Change
Global Warming to Increase Tsunami Risk in the Mediterranean by 30%
Global warming is set to heighten tsunami dangers in the Mediterranean by 30%, warns research from…
Editorial Team•1 January 2025

Climate Change
Can CDR Technologies Be Scaled Despite Their Current Immaturity?
A report from the Bezos Earth Fund, developed with insights from over 500 experts in carbon…
Editorial Team•29 December 2024

Climate Change
2024 Saw 41 More Days of Extreme Heat Than Normal
In 2024, global warming added 41 extra days of extreme heat compared to pre-industrial levels, posing…
Editorial Team•27 December 2024

Climate Change
Biodiversity Loss Costs $25 Trillion Annually: Why Transformative Change is Essential
Biodiversity loss could cost up to $25 trillion yearly, nearly equaling the U.S. GDP. Learn why…
Editorial Team•24 December 2024

Climate Change
Global Warming: What Can We Expect in 2025?
According to the UK’s MET Office, 2025 is projected to be among the three hottest years…