Air Pollution in India Cuts Solar Power Output Over 25%
A study conducted by Indian and American researchers measured for the first time the effect of smog and dust deposition on the efficiency of...
China Toughens Winter Smog Campaign
The Ministry of Environmental Protection (EMP) of China announced its preparation of launching a strengthened campaign to cut smog and meet the air quality...
Texas Plant’s Chemicals Exploded Due to Failed Backup Generators
The Arkema Inc. chemical plant in Texas was set on fire after its organic peroxides exploded, following a power loss during the floods brought...
Real-Life Usage of Euro6 Cars NOT as Clean as Previously Thought, Study Claims
A new study commissioned by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that during real-world usage, the Euro 6 cars powered with diesel...
Technique Makes Biodegradable Plastic Production Easier than Ever
A new study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Jiangnan University found that a simple heat treatment could improve a biodegradable plastic’s properties and...
Chinese Farmers Paid to Convert Livestock Wastes to Fuel and Fertilizer
China encourages its farmers to develop animal waste processing facilities, which allow conversion of wastes to fertilizer and fuel, by giving them incentives.
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Giant Collection Fans Offer New Solution For Carbon Capture
There isn't much to debate anymore when it comes to the harmful nature of carbon emissions. Even China has made huge changes to its...
Carbon Emissions Associated with Electric Cars Lower Than Ever, Study Says
Electric vehicles have often been compared to their gas counterparts, just because the energy they consume is produced by burning non-renewable resources. But that...
Earth’s Rotational Poles are Shifting South, and We’re to Blame
In the past decade, we've been hearing news of all sorts (official or not) about the Earth changing its North rotational pole. Now, NASA's...
Why Reusable Shopping Bags Help the Environment
There is a lot of plastic that is thrown away on a daily basis. It is easy for businesses to offer great bags, and...
