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Mumbai is turning its largest dumping ground into a bamboo forest to tackle pollution and protect nearby communities. The innovative solution comes after the city's landfill was identified as one of the world's top methane emitters.
A floating barrier will soon capture up to 540 tonnes of plastic waste annually from a Manila river before it reaches the ocean. The June 2026 deployment marks the first step in a bold plan to cut ocean-bound plastic by one-third this decade.
Researchers at Adelaide University have developed a breakthrough technology that uses sunlight to convert plastic waste into hydrogen fuel and valuable chemicals. This innovation could tackle plastic pollution while creating clean energy.
A Washington company is solving Florida's biosolids crisis by transforming wastewater sludge into renewable energy and ash-based fuel. The Indiantown facility will process 200,000 tons annually while destroying harmful chemicals and preventing nutrient pollution.
Two young engineers from India just secured major funding for an air purifier that uses actual plants to clean indoor air. Their innovation tackles pollution while being kinder to the planet than traditional filters.
A UC Merced undergraduate studying air pollution just became the university's first-ever winner of the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship. His research into air quality was inspired by watching Delhi's smog crisis affect daily life.
A groundbreaking barrier will soon stop hundreds of tons of plastic from reaching Manila Bay each year. The Ocean Cleanup is bringing its proven technology to the Meycauayan River, marking a major win for the Philippines' fight against ocean pollution.
The Ocean Cleanup is working to partner with Fiji to fight plastic pollution affecting Pacific islands. The global nonprofit wants to support local communities facing environmental challenges they didn't create.
New research reveals land releases 20 times more microplastic particles into the air than oceans do, overturning what scientists previously believed. The findings also show that earlier estimates dramatically overestimated how much plastic pollution floats through our atmosphere.
Washington state slashed carbon emissions by 12% since 2000 while adding 2.2 million residents and nearly doubling its economy. Clean energy is breaking the old rule that growth means more pollution.
Eight communities near Monrovia will earn 35 cents per kilogram of plastic collected in a new program turning trash into income while saving polluted wetlands. The initiative aims to restore water bodies that once provided crabs, fish, and crawfish to communities.
A vodka company with eco-friendly barrel packaging joined thousands of volunteers to clean Santa Monica's coastline and is donating cocktail proceeds to protect California's coastal waters. The partnership proves that businesses can create real environmental impact when sustainability moves beyond packaging.
The Ocean Cleanup is launching a game-changing strategy this summer that uses AI and drones to find plastic hotspots in real time. It's like a weather forecast, but for tracking ocean trash.
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have discovered a way to recycle plastic by breaking it down at the molecular level. This breakthrough could transform how we handle plastic waste and reduce environmental pollution.
British lawmakers are calling for a groundbreaking ban on harmful "forever chemicals" found in everyday items like school uniforms and cooking pans. The move could protect millions from substances that never break down in our environment or bodies.
Chinese researchers discovered oxygen can travel through the inside of catalysts, not just on surfaces, overturning 50 years of scientific assumptions. This breakthrough could revolutionize how we design cleaner fuels and fight pollution.
In 1952, London's Great Smog killed tens of thousands in days. Within four years, an unlikely political hero helped pass laws that transformed the city's air forever.
South Africa's Parliament is taking bold steps to shield people who speak up about environmental harm after two individuals came forward with pollution concerns. The move signals stronger protections for those who risk their careers to defend public health.
Chinese scientists just solved one of clean energy's biggest problems: how to get critical metals without harming the planet. Their nature-inspired technology could transform how we power our renewable future.
Nigeria's Delta State just proved environmental laws have teeth, convicting 17 offenders in a single crackdown. It's a promising sign that cleaner, healthier communities are becoming a priority.
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