oceanhealthnews
waterwars
cleanwater
fracking
ecology
environ
News & Articles By Edsel Cook
06/17/2019
/
By Edsel Cook
What will it take for green energy to overtake fossil fuels as our main source of power?
Japanese researchers from three prestigious academic institutions took a hard look at the kind of technology needed by the hydrogen-based green energy industry to successfully compete with the fossil fuel energy industry. They estimated that Japan needs a new generation of cheap rechargeable batteries to produce clean, renewable fuel at cost-effective rates. Aside from the technology levels, the joint study also considered the economic […]
06/16/2019
/
By Edsel Cook
Study reveals how mussels deal with microplastic pollution
Mussels often end up getting contaminated by the vast amount of microplastics that pollute the oceans. A new study showed that the animals successfully expel most of the tiny plastic fibers from their bodies. Microplastics are present in every part of the world’s oceans, even remote areas that are thousands of miles away from the nearest human presence. They are […]
06/14/2019
/
By Edsel Cook
Presto, change-o: Innovative company is turning avocado pits into biodegradable drinking straws and cutlery
A Mexican startup is turning the tons of agricultural waste produced by avocado farms into useful products. Named Biofase, the company uses a technique that converts the discarded pits of the fruit into bioplastic, which in turn is used to make biodegradable plastic products. Biofase set up shop in the Mexican state of Michoacan, the center of the country’s avocado […]
05/29/2019
/
By Edsel Cook
Researchers working to develop electronic nose device to instantly detect the release of harmful toxins into the environment
An intra-European research team is hard at work designing the newest iteration of “electronic noses.” The final version of their gas sensor will be sensitive enough to detect minute traces of industrial air pollutants in the environment. INITIO is an international research project of the European Union’s Horizon2020 FET-OPEN. Supported by the European Commission with initial funding […]
05/23/2019
/
By Edsel Cook
The photocatalytic activity of two semiconductors can tap visible light to “split water and produce hydrogen,” reveals study
Chinese researchers recently uncovered a very efficient arrangement of two common semiconductor materials that would greatly increase their efficiency as photocatalysts. They reported that a two-dimensional heterostructure made up of nanometer-thin layers of black phosphorus and bismuth tungstate could split water in the presence of sufficient light. Furthermore, the same semiconductor structure could also break […]
05/21/2019
/
By Edsel Cook
Trash-to-fuel research could reduce mountains of plastic waste
Polyolefin makes a considerable chunk of the millions of tons of plastic that end up each year in the oceans as plastic trash. Fortunately, Indiana-based researchers have developed a new chemical technique that could turn the plastic pollutant into clean fuels and other valuable products. The conversion technique came from the laboratories of Purdue University. A joint work of professors, graduate students, and students […]
05/18/2019
/
By Edsel Cook
Are futuristic flying cars really better for the environment?
Better known as “flying cars,” electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) are said to be the cleaner and more economical mode of transportation compared to ground vehicles. However, researchers recently warned that this only applied for long commutes – over shorter distances, eVTOLs proved to be more inefficient and generated more air pollution than […]
05/16/2019
/
By Edsel Cook
Study: Habitat destruction to blame for the demise of monarch butterflies in California
Bees are not the only pollinating insects in danger of disappearing from the face of the Earth. The population of monarch butterflies in California has dwindled to alarming levels after the destruction of so much of their natural habitat. A recent study by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation warns that the number of butterflies spending the […]
05/15/2019
/
By Edsel Cook
Don’t drink the water: Study warns that bottled water may contain toxic microplastics
Think twice about making the next purchase of supposedly pure and safe bottled water. A new study held by a non-profit organization showed that many bottled water products from big brands contained at least a trace of microplastic contamination. Performed by a research team from Orb Media and held in a laboratory at the State University of New […]
05/15/2019
/
By Edsel Cook
Exposure to microplastics weakens the grip of mussels, which may affect biodiversity and reduce aquaculture yields
Increasing numbers of microplastics are found inside mussels and other shellfish during recent years. Now, a U.K. study warns that exposure to these tiny plastics makes it more difficult for blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) to get a grip on a surface, much less hang on to its surroundings while getting pounded by the surf or tugged at […]
« Previous Page
6 of 24
Next Page »
Get Our Free Email Newsletter
Get independent news alerts on natural cures, food lab tests, cannabis medicine, science, robotics, drones, privacy and more.
Your privacy is protected.
Subscription confirmation required.
Popular Articles
Get Our Free Email Newsletter
Get independent news alerts on natural cures, food lab tests, cannabis medicine, science, robotics, drones, privacy and more.
Subscription confirmation required.
We respect your privacy
and do not share emails with anyone. You can easily unsubscribe at any time.
COPYRIGHT © 2017 ENVIRON NEWS
Privacy Policy
Get Our Free Email Newsletter
Get independent news alerts on natural cures, food lab tests, cannabis medicine, science, robotics, drones, privacy and more.
Subscription confirmation required.
We respect your privacy
and do not share emails with anyone. You can easily unsubscribe at any time.
Close
x
By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies and our
Privacy Policy
.
Agree and close