Scientists are looking into solutions, and one potential avenue is a class of materials called photocatalysts.
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Brazil Cracks Down on Illegal Gold Mining, Sparking Anger in the Amazon
For many, gold mining is their primary source of income.
For many, gold mining is their primary source of income.
‘Forever Chemicals’ May Last More Than 40 Years in Groundwater
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals, known commonly as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” could take over 40 years to flush out of contaminated groundwater in North Carolina’s Cumberland and Bladen counties, according to a new study.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals, known commonly as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” could take over 40 years to flush out of contaminated groundwater in North Carolina’s Cumberland and Bladen counties, according to a new study.
Al Gore Thought Stopping Climate Change Would Be Hard. But Not This Hard.
Gore has been talking about carbon emissions for more than 40 years. Now he includes a "hope budget."
Gore has been talking about carbon emissions for more than 40 years. Now he includes a “hope budget.”
Community to Explore Buyout of Rewilding Estate Near Loch Ness
The current owners, Highlands Rewilding Ltd, recently announced that the land will be going onto the market in October.
The current owners, Highlands Rewilding Ltd, recently announced that the land will be going onto the market in October.
California Inspired a Wave of Plastic Bag Bans — With an Unfortunate Loophole
The Golden State finally fixed its ban last month, but at least five other states still allow the distribution of extra-thick "reusable" plastic bags.
The Golden State finally fixed its ban last month, but at least five other states still allow the distribution of extra-thick “reusable” plastic bags.
‘We Need White Men on Our Side to Save the Amazon From Destruction,’ 92-Year-Old Indigenous Chief Raoni Says
Many Indigenous communities are in the path of wildfires, and isolated Indigenous peoples (PIA) are the most vulnerable.
Many Indigenous communities are in the path of wildfires, and isolated Indigenous peoples (PIA) are the most vulnerable.
Study Finds Mercury Pollution From Human Activities Is Declining
Models show that an unexpected reduction in human-driven emissions led to a 10 percent decline in atmospheric mercury concentrations.
Models show that an unexpected reduction in human-driven emissions led to a 10 percent decline in atmospheric mercury concentrations.
Amid Haze of War, Lebanese Activists Helped Turtle Hatchlings Journey to Sea
Despite the escalating conflict with Israel and the prevailing climate of fear, the volunteers continued their efforts to protect both the animals and the beach.
Despite the escalating conflict with Israel and the prevailing climate of fear, the volunteers continued their efforts to protect both the animals and the beach.
Helene’s Long Trail of Destruction: Rural Virginia Also Suffers from the Storm’s Heavy Winds and Rain
“It's sad because the people can feel forgotten,” she said. “When we overlook a region that's been hit by calamity like this, the folks living in the area can experience heightened anxiety levels because their circumstances are not represented.”
“It’s sad because the people can feel forgotten,” she said. “When we overlook a region that’s been hit by calamity like this, the folks living in the area can experience heightened anxiety levels because their circumstances are not represented.”
Musical Instruments Go Green
The growing awareness of sustainability is influencing various industries, including those making musical instruments.
The growing awareness of sustainability is influencing various industries, including those making musical instruments.
The Shifting Jet Stream Has Magnified Wildfires and Plagues. What’s Next?
New research shows that the patterns of Earth’s high winds have led to serious problems on the ground.
New research shows that the patterns of Earth’s high winds have led to serious problems on the ground.
Tree Cutting in Egypt: The Desertification of Governance
Egyptians face worsening threats from heat and pollution. So why is the country cutting down thousands of healthy trees?
Egyptians face worsening threats from heat and pollution. So why is the country cutting down thousands of healthy trees?
Indonesian Nickel Project Harms Environment and Human Rights, Report Says
We don’t want our children to be affected.
We don’t want our children to be affected.
Over 6,000 ‘Extinct’ Snails Return to the Wild, With a Re-Established Wild Species Now Confirmed
Snail mail: Collaboration between zoos sees largest release of Extinct-in-the-Wild Partula snails in history.
Snail mail: Collaboration between zoos sees largest release of Extinct-in-the-Wild Partula snails in history.
Sustainable Building Effort Reaches New Heights with Wooden Skyscrapers
Wood engineered for strength and safety offers architects an alternative to carbon-intensive steel and concrete
Wood engineered for strength and safety offers architects an alternative to carbon-intensive steel and concrete