Effective water quality management can greatly reduce future water scarcity. Global water scarcity, caused by both quantity and quality changes, is a significant barrier to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A multinational team of researchers has created a revolutionary modeling approach that finds cost-effective mixtures of water management tactics, [...]
The current spike in food costs isn’t just terrible news for grocery store shoppers; it also has important ramifications for the sugars used in biomanufacturing. Biomanufacturing, encompassing the production of food, plastics, and other commodity chemicals, is primarily reliant on sugar. Biomanufacturing has turned out to be less environmentally friendly [...]
Negotiators convened in Canada for the fourth round of discussions on a landmark global treaty aimed at combatting plastic pollution, representing a crucial step forward in international efforts. This gathering underscored a significant milestone in the negotiation process, with attention shifting towards the formulation of the treaty’s text—a pivotal moment [...]
Shipping is a cornerstone of global commerce, facilitating the movement of goods across vast distances. Yet, amidst its economic benefits, the environmental ramifications of shipping remain a pressing concern. Biofouling, characterized by the buildup of marine organisms such as barnacles, algae, and mussels on ship hulls, presents a significant challenge. [...]
