Orion S. A. has earned a top-tier Platinum rating from EcoVadis for its 2025 performance, placing the company among only a few percent of global firms that achieve this level. The rating covers four key areas: environmental impact, ethical conduct, sustainable sourcing, and labor practices. The com
Carbon quantum dots, or CQDs, are like tiny solar panels that can clean polluted water. They work because their surfaces can be tweaked, and they separate electric charges very well. Scientists have shown that these dots can break down nasty chemicals such as antibiotics, dyes, and phenols with high
The idea that Maine could become a cheap source of clean power for the rest of New England is not new. In the past, rail companies and later highways turned the state into a getaway for city folk. That model has worked well for tourism, but it left most of Maine’s natural beauty in private hands and
Scientists have found a new way to check for tiny amounts of cobalt-60 in carbon-14 urea pills. These pills are used in medical tests. The new method uses a technique called liquid scintillation counting. This technique measures the energy released by radioactive materials. The method focuses on th
Climate change can feel overwhelming, but small changes in daily habits can make a big difference. Imagine if just 10% of Americans changed their eating, driving, heating, or shopping habits. The impact could be huge. Food choices matter. Beef production creates a lot of greenhouse gases. Switching
In a world where sustainable energy is becoming increasingly important, a New York-based startup has developed a unique solution. Aircela has created a fridge-sized machine that can produce gasoline using electricity and air. This might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but the process is
On the vast Tibetan Plateau, a silent battle against climate change is being fought by Lake Qinghai, the largest saline lake in the region. This lake is doing something extraordinary—it's absorbing a significant amount of carbon, both organic and inorganic. This is crucial because lakes like Qinghai
Climate change is hitting us harder in the wallet than we realized, especially when it comes to the ocean. A recent study shows that the economic damage from greenhouse gas emissions is almost double what we previously thought. The reason? We've been ignoring the ocean's role in this mess. For year
Lisa Jackson, a key figure in Apple's environmental efforts, is stepping down after more than a decade. Her departure marks the end of an era for the tech giant's sustainability initiatives. Jackson joined Apple in 2013, taking on a major role in shaping the company's environmental policies. She wa
Plants are amazing. They change and adapt to their surroundings. One key way they do this is by adjusting the density of their wood. This trait, wood density, is crucial for understanding how much carbon plants store and how they function in their ecosystems. A recent study gathered a massive amoun
