Recent studies reveal that tiny pieces of plastic are constantly lofted into the atmosphere. These particles can travel thousands of miles and affect the formation of clouds, which means they have the potential to impact temperature, rainfall, and even climate change. Plastic has become an obvious pollutant over recent decades,Continue Reading
The open seas are crucial for sustaining human life: they feed us, generate the oxygen we rely on and regulate our climates. They are also homes to thousands of species of animals and microorganisms that form incredible marine ecosystems. Yet irresponsible human activities, like deep-sea fracking, disposing of untreated waterContinue Reading
During a high-profile cyber security conference in 2016, China’s president Xi Jinping expressed displeasure with the country’s dependence on foreign technology. “Our dependence on core technology is the biggest hidden trouble for us… Heavy dependence on imported core technology is like building our house on top of someone else’s walls;Continue Reading
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Effective leadership is necessary if you want your business to succeed. As a leader, you set the agenda, prioritize the work being completed and delegate tasks to other employees. Employees likely turn to you for guidance, support and feedback. That means yourContinue Reading
By signing the Paris Agreement in December 2015, the European Union pledged on behalf of its members to limit global warming. At the same time, one thing quickly became clear: the need to direct investments to activities that would allow for an effective transition to a low-carbon economy. WithContinue Reading
Participants The participants of this study come from UK Biobank14,32. UK Biobank has received ethical approval from the National Health Service North West Centre for Research Ethics Committee (reference: 11/NW/0382). A total of 273,402 females and 229,134 males (Ntotal = 502,536) aged between 37 and 73 years were recruited between 2006 andContinue Reading
New research has appeared in the journal Composites Part C: Open Access investigating the benefits of using pyrolysis and compatibilizers to produce sustainable biocomposites from biodegradable plastics and biofuel co-products. Study: Sustainable Biocomposites from Biofuel Co-Product and Biodegradable Plastic: Effect of Pyrolysis and Compatibilizer on Performance. Image Credit: FabrikaSimf/Shutterstock.com The Problem with Plastics PlasticsContinue Reading
Listen to the article 11 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. In 2020, New Jersey passed what many in the waste industry consider the country’s most notable environmental justice law. It requires certain operators to consider the environmental justice impacts on nearby communities whenContinue Reading
Hydraulic fracturing, otherwise known as fracking, is a technique used to extract oil and natural gas from underground shale rock. This process involves injecting a pressurized liquid—mostly containing water, sand or other chemicals—into subterranean bedrock to create cracks from which oil and gas can be extracted. Fracking has been aroundContinue Reading
Every year, 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean. That’s equivalent to one truckload dumped into the sea every minute of the day. From there, it goes on a long and destructive journey. “The plastic that enters the ocean can be carried vast distances by currents to all partsContinue Reading
