by Komoneed | Jan 12, 2025
Microplastics — the ubiquitous tiny plastic particles that are the result of the breakdown of plastic water bottles, packaging and synthetic clothing fibers — can run through wastewater treatment plants, making their way into the environment. Researchers have engineered bacteria that is commonly found in the treatment plants to break down microplastic pollution before it […]
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by Komoneed | Jan 12, 2025
Six of the largest banks in the United States have bowed out of the global Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), with the inauguration of Donald Trump predicted to bring political backlash concerning climate action, reported The Guardian. The latest to withdraw is JP Morgan, which followed Citigroup and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs […]
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by Komoneed | Jan 12, 2025
In Australia, researchers are considering how genetic engineering could allow mosquitoes to produce venom proteins, like those produced by spiders and sea anemones, in their sperm to transfer the poison to female mosquitoes when mating. In a study led by Macquarie University, researchers first used genetically modified fruit flies to test what has been dubbed […]
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by Komoneed | Jan 12, 2025
In 1979, when President Jimmy Carter famously unveiled 32 solar panels on the White House roof, he remarked, “A generation from now, this solar heater can either be a curiosity, a museum piece, an example of a road not taken or it can be just a small part of one of the greatest and most […]
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by Komoneed | Jan 12, 2025
In reflecting on 2024 and considering what may happen this year, we’ve put together a few predictions for the future given the state of sustainable fashion (and beauty). There’s a lot to be excited about—from fashion houses taking more radical stances to broader protections of animals. Still, there are many concerns as those in power […]
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