New magnetic material can clean microplastics in an hour 6/12/2022

Microplastics have become a problem in our current world in every aspect. They are found nearly everywhere and have been traced in our foods and water. To deal with the menace, scientists are working around the clock to find a solution. ...more

USAID DAWERR Helps Municipalities Improve Solid Waste Management 5/12/2022

The Diverting Waste by Encouraging Reuse and Recycling (DAWERR) project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announced its second round of support to three new groupings of municipalities to improve solid waste management (SWM) services, thus diverting significant proportions away from landfills. ...more

Countries split on plastics treaty focus as U.N. talks close 5/12/2022

The first round of negotiations on a global plastics treaty ended on Friday with agreement to end plastic pollution but a split on whether goals and efforts should be global and mandatory, or voluntary and country-led. ...more

Air pollution hurts Bangladesh GDP as well as health, World Bank says 5/12/2022

Air pollution in Bangladesh is robbing the South Asian nation of economic growth as well as causing premature death and illness, the World Bank said on Sunday. ...more

Earthshot Prize: Prince William announces five winners 5/12/2022

Childhood friends in Oman who figured out how to turn carbon dioxide into rock are among five winners chosen for the Prince of Wales's prestigious Earthshot Prize. ...more

In Mexico, endangered monarch butterflies inspire hopes of a comeback 5/12/2022

From a distance, they appear like autumn foliage: millions of endangered monarch butterflies blanketing trees in a kaleidoscope of brown, orange and black. ...more

Egypt to build 21 desalination plants in phase 1 of scheme - sovereign fund 2/12/2022

Egypt plans to award deals next year to build 21 water desalination plants in the first $3 billion phase of a programme that will draw on cheap renewable energy, the CEO of the country's sovereign fund said on Thursday. ...more

World Cup: Shuttle flights cast doubts on carbon-neutral pledge 2/12/2022

In the run-up to the World Cup, Qatar pledged to make this the first carbon-neutral event in the tournament's history. But climate advocates raised serious doubts about its sustainability claims. So, is Qatar living up to its promise? ...more

EU unveils plans to cut Europe’s plastic and packaging waste 2/12/2022

The EU executive wants to ban mini-shampoo bottles in hotels and the use of throwaway cups in cafes and restaurants, as part of sweeping legal proposals to curb Europe’s mountains of waste. ...more

Nature needs $384 billion annually by 2025, U.N. says 2/12/2022

Investments into protecting and better managing the world's ecosystems need to reach $384 billion a year by 2025, more than double their current levels, to guard against the threats of climate change and loss of natural resources, the U.N.'s environment watchdog said on Thursday. ...more