President Joe Biden has decided to ban future offshore oil and gas development in parts of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This includes areas off the entire East Coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. He explained that this move is to protect these areas from potential damage and because it's not needed for the coun...
Ever wanted to clean up a polluted lake? Well, meet the PAD resin, a super absorbent material designed to tackle chromium (VI) pollution. Made via an eco-friendly process, this resin is no ordinary adsorbent. It not only soaks up a lot of chromium (VI), but also changes color when it does, making it easy to monitor the cleaning process. In simple terms, it turns yell...
In the vibrant city of Cali, Colombia, environmental leaders from around the globe are meeting to address the alarming drop in the world's biodiversity. This conference, known as COP16, follows the historic 2022 Montreal meetings where countries agreed to a global treaty to safeguard life on Earth. One key goal is to protect 30% of our planet and damaged ecosystems b...
Have you ever thought about what happens after we flush the toilet or drain the sink? In many US rural areas, wastewater from homes and businesses goes into cesspools. These are like big underground storage tanks that hold waste until it can be treated. But here's a problem: some of these cesspools are old and have leaks, which means untreated wastewater can get into...
In the world of maritime trade, safety protocols are paramount to prevent catastrophic accidents. Yet, devastating incidents continue to occur, claiming lives and causing irreparable damage. The recent Baltimore bridge collapse is a stark reminder of the importance of safety measures on the high seas. Federal agents from the FBI, accompanied by the U.S. Environmenta...
The climate crisis is an existential threat to our planet, and it's time to take action. But, did you know that state legislatures hold the key to our survival? A recent Supreme Court decision has reminded us that federal agencies can't be relied upon to make progress on crucial issues like climate change. It's up to us to ensure that state legislatures are empowered...