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ICMM and INAP present new tool to improve water management in mining

Joshua Falcón · January 29, 2025

This tool seeks to reduce the environmental impact generated by acid rock drainage and metal leaching, recurring problems in the mining industry.

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The world’s largest iceberg begins to move after decades of “stillness”

Isbel Lázaro · January 27, 2025

The iceberg weighs almost a trillion tonnes and is twice the size of London.

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Debunked! Worms that eat plastic are not able to break it down

Isbel Lázaro · January 24, 2025

The evidence that enzymes broke down plastics in these studies was an error caused by contaminants in the samples.

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The University of Portsmouth conducts research into the environmental risks of offshore wind farms

Joshua Falcón · January 24, 2025

It is a potential risk to human health due to excessive intake of these metals through commercial products from the farms installed there.

Environment

SAMS to lead research into ‘dark oxygen’ in deep ocean

Joshua Falcón · January 22, 2025

The research will expand the available knowledge on "dark oxygen" and its impact on marine biodiversity and the sustainability of life on Earth.

Environment

Google signs largest biochar deals to combat climate change

Joshua Falcón · January 20, 2025

Through these partnerships, Google is integrating this technology as part of its climate solutions, which include methods such as enhanced rock erosion and direct…

Environment

Fugro implements a meteorological network to protect Italy’s marine ecosystems

Ruth Arteaga · January 18, 2025

Fugro implements an advanced meteo-ocean network in Italy to protect marine ecosystems and contribute to the sustainability of the Mediterranean.

Environment

Tea bags and the silent impact of microplastics on human health

Ruth Arteaga · January 17, 2025

Millions of microplastics in your cup of tea could be affecting your health. Find out what the science reveals.

Environment

Savion announces solar project at reclaimed Kentucky coal mine

Joshua Falcón · January 15, 2025

This project is a great example of the redesign and planning of reclaimed mining land for renewable energy generation.

Environment

A house built from 600,000 recycled plastic bottles that defies hurricanes

Joshua Falcón · January 11, 2025

The plastic obtained from the bottles was crushed and converted into small pellets, which were mixed with gases to form an expanded foam.

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Urban Waste

ICMM and INAP present new tool to improve water management in mining

The world’s largest iceberg begins to move after decades of “stillness”

Debunked! Worms that eat plastic are not able to break it down

The University of Portsmouth conducts research into the environmental risks of offshore wind farms

SAMS to lead research into ‘dark oxygen’ in deep ocean

Google signs largest biochar deals to combat climate change

Fugro implements a meteorological network to protect Italy’s marine ecosystems

Tea bags and the silent impact of microplastics on human health

Savion announces solar project at reclaimed Kentucky coal mine

A house built from 600,000 recycled plastic bottles that defies hurricanes