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Microbes in a flooded German uranium mine are doing something remarkable: eating toxic radioactive metal and transforming it into stable compounds. Scientists say this natural cleanup crew could help solve contamination problems worldwide.
A Nigerian environmental scientist has successfully cleaned up oil contamination in the Niger Delta using advanced techniques that restore polluted soil and water right where it sits. The project shows how homegrown expertise is tackling one of Africa's toughest environmental challenges with cutting-edge science.
A Liberian initiative is solving pollution, deforestation, and energy poverty with one breakthrough approach. Green Gold Liberia is converting contaminated water and organic waste into clean cooking fuel while teaching communities to build a green economy.
Scientists in Austria discovered that mushrooms can extract valuable rare earth minerals from contaminated sites and mining waste. This "mycomining" process could offer a cheaper, safer way to recover the metals needed for smartphones, batteries, and AI technology.