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06/03/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Oil companies in Saudi Arabia use nanotechnology for petroleum extraction to minimize environmental pollution

There are few greater oxymorons than “environment-friendly oil company,” especially if said company is the biggest example in the world. But Saudi Aramco is trying to do just that, using nanotechnology to max out the petroleum from its oil wells while minimizing environmental pollution, an article in Nanowerks stated. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) professor Nancy Burnham […]

04/16/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Three islands in southeast Thailand to BAN all activities that could hurt its environment and marine ecosystems

In a bid to protect its prime tourist destinations, the Thai government has decided to enforce stricter measures in these areas, in particular, banning “unfriendly activities” to prevent further damage to the environment and marine wildlife. The ban, which will take effect in July, will cover Koh Samui, Koh Tao, and Koh Phangan in Surat Thani […]

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