EU new car CO2 emissions dropped in 2025 as EV share rose
Average new car CO2 emissions in the European Union fell to 96.7 grams per kilometre in 2025, down 10 grams...
Ecology
Rice husk biochar catalyst breaks down antibiotic pollutants in minutes
A rice husk biochar catalyst broke down a common antibiotic in water in four minutes, researchers at the Institute of...
Solar desalination makes fresh water with no brine, Rochester team reports
A solar desalination method developed at the University of Rochester produces fresh water from seawater without chemical pre-treatment and, instead...
Stanford study finds prescribed fire can cut wildfire smoke for years
Expanding prescribed fire across California's conifer forests could cut the deadly fine-particle pollution from wildfire smoke by about 10% over...
ETH Zurich turns dairy and tofu waste into low-energy CO2 captors
Researchers at ETH Zurich have built a direct air capture material out of food-industry waste that pulls carbon dioxide from...
Global warming reached 1.37°C in 2025, climate indicators report finds
Human-caused global warming reached 1.37°C above the 1850–1900 baseline in 2025, according to the "Indicators of Global Climate Change 2025"...
EIA expects US solar generation to rise 19% in summer 2026
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects utility-scale solar generation to rise 19% this summer compared with the summer of...
Global battery storage reached a record 108 GW of additions in 2025, IEA reports
Global battery storage additions reached a record 108 gigawatts (GW) in 2025, about 40% more than in 2024, according to...
China’s CO2 rose 2% in early 2026 as wind and solar curtailment climbed, CREA finds
China's carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industry rose 2% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with a year...
US clean power capacity passed 370 GW as solar and storage led Q1 2026
Developers in the United States brought 6.4 gigawatts of new utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage online in the first...
Two 17-year-olds from Kenya just solved vehicle air pollution with a $125 farm waste exhaust filter
Two Kenyan teenagers built a vehicle exhaust filter from coconut shells, maize cobs, and living algae. Global green tech might...
Are Low Emission Zones in Europe Really Always Effective?
Low Emission Zones (LEZs) aim to reduce urban air pollution. They limit access for vehicles that emit high levels of...
16 Tips to Save Fuel / Electricity Now – Practical Eco-Driving Strategies for American and European Drivers
Europe and the U.S. remain deeply car-dependent, and the vast majority of those vehicles still run on (expensive) fossil fuels....
59 Innovative Sustainable Development Group Project Ideas for Students with Practical Examples
Sustainable development is crucial for ensuring that current and future generations can live in a world where economic growth, social...
Environmentally-Friendly Tote Bags for Promotion: A Smart Way to Green Your Brand
Thousands of businesses around the world suddenly find themselves under pressure to go green. The United Kingdom's corporate ecosystem is...
Sustainability in the News (January 19 – February 8, 2026)
Here’s a fresh edition of our Sustainability in the News roundup, covering last week’s most important stories in science, climate policy, and...
Sustainable Shopping Tips 2026: 50 Ways to Buy Less and Choose Smarter
The mantra "buy less choose better" - using sustainable shopping tips - is gaining traction among people looking to create...
Why the European Green Deal Is So Expensive (Costs & Economic Impact)
Energy bills rise across the EU and governments start to slow down, adjust or even reverse some measures. In short...
How to Maintain Your Electric Chainsaw for Peak Performance
(Image Source) Electric chainsaws should certainly be a staple within your equipment stack at home, despite some households choosing to...
The Future of Geothermal Drilling: What the Next Two Decades Will Bring
In 2017, engineers drilling on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland hit a milestone that completely transformed how the world thinks...
Sustainability in the News (December 1 – 19, 2025)
Here’s a fresh edition of our Sustainability in the News roundup, covering last week’s most important stories in science, climate policy, and...
