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Artist Impression of Trash on Galapagos Islands.

Galápagos Crisis: How 99% of Island’s Recyclable Waste Comes from Overseas Ships

According to the environmental organization Ecoagents, crew members of Chinese ships arriving to fish near the Galápagos Islands are throwing garbage into the sea. This waste has reached the shores of the

Govind Tekale

June 14, 2024

The Imperial Towers, Tardeo , Mumbai Photo Credit: Satish Krishnamurthy {CC BY-SA 2.0}

India·Pollution

Mumbai’s Air Pollution Complaints Surge 305% in Five Years Amid Deteriorating Air Quality

According to a report released by the Praja Foundation on Tuesday, complaints related to air pollution in Mumbai city have increased by 305 percent over the past five years. The report indicates

Govind Tekale

June 13, 2024

The NEMOSHIP consortium met on 5 April for a technical meeting focusing on PONANT’s ship, “Le Commandant Charcot.

Electric·Europe·Maritime

Nemoship’s 2030 Vision Achievable? 200 Zero-Emission Ships Set to Sail the High Seas

NEMOSHIP is a global initiative to make zero-emission ships a reality by 2030 with the development and demonstration of commercial feasible ships. (+Tommy Olofsen) To deliver this overarching Zero-Emission Shipping Mission, the

Sanat Anand

June 12, 2024

A plastic particle (red) is colonized by the marine fungus Parengyodontium album

Ocean·Plastic·Pollution·Science

Marine Fungus Solution to Plastic Pollution: Breaking Down Polyethylene at 0.05% Daily—What This Means for Our Oceans

Researchers at the NIOZ (Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research), among others, have discovered that a marine fungus can break down polyethylene, the plastic found at the bottom of the sea, as

Rahul Somvanshi

June 10, 2024

Design·Materials·Plant Based·Sustainability

StoneCycling Transforms Corn Cob Waste, Construction Debris, and More Into High-Performance Sustainable Building Materials

According to a 2023 report published by the UN Environment Programme, “The buildings and construction sector is by far the largest emitter of greenhouse gases,” and debris from construction, demolition, and industrial

Smeeti Bhanu

June 9, 2024

Space

Starship’s First Splashdown Success: What You Missed About SpaceX’s 4th Test Flight

Starship, SpaceX’s enormous rocket prototype that could send humans to Mars, successfully achieved its first ocean splashdown during its fourth flight test on Thursday, June 6th. “Splashdown confirmed! Congratulations to the entire

Rahul Somvanshi

June 7, 2024

Accelerating extinction rate triggers domino effect of biodiversity loss.

Climate·Nature·News

1 Million Species at Risk: Discover the Alarming Chain Reaction Threatening Our Biodiversity

The United Nations proclaimed May 22 as the International Day for Biological Diversity, a date to remind us of the importance of preserving the planet’s natural wealth; since human survival depends on

Govind Tekale

June 6, 2024

Entrance of Gran Vía metro station in Madrid. Photo Credits: ccchan19 (CC BY 2.0)

Energy·Science·Sustainability

Heat from Below: How Madrid’s Metro Could Cut Heating Costs by 50% for Thousands

A research team from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) and the Madrid Subterra Association is studying the feasibility of using unconventional energy sources, such as residual heat from subway stations, tunnels,

Sunita Somvanshi

June 5, 2024

Photo of person walking near sea during noontime.

Energy·USA

DeSantis Signs Law Banning Offshore Wind in Florida—Find Out What Else It Changes

The State of Florida government will no longer be required to consider climate change when developing energy policies, according to legislation recently signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican. The new law

Sunita Somvanshi

June 5, 2024

Africa·Conservation·Nature·Wildlife

New Study: FSC Certified Forests in Congo Basin Host 2.7x More Large Mammals – Gorillas and Elephants Thrive

A new study reveals irrefutable evidence that Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified forests in Gabon and the Republic of Congo harbor a greater abundance of large mammals and critically endangered species, such

Rahul Somvanshi

June 5, 2024