How India's Air Pollution is Being Turned into Stylish Floor Tiles
Harnessing the abundant carbon in the air of cities like New Dehli, Praan's air purifier captures pollution to turn it into tiling.
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A Significant Win for the Planet: Leaded Gasoline Finally Eliminated Worldwide
It took four decades of work, but leaded gasoline which poisoned an entire generation is now banned in all the countries of the world.
Washable N95 Scarf and Mask Filter 99% of Particles With Sustainable Solution for Personal Protection –Ships Free
Thes plush scarves and face masks were designed to block out 95% of common contaminants that pose health risks—and 99% of germs that cause colds or flu.
Researchers Use Wastewater to Generate Electricity - While Cleaning It Up
University of Washington in St. Louis researcher Zhen (Jason) He has discovered a way of cleaning up wastewater and turning it into electricity.
Scientists Work to Turn the Tide of Oyster and Seagrass Decline in Chesapeake Bay, Often by Hand
Scientists from the Institute of Marine Science in Virginia are working to improve the lives of oysters and seagrass in the Chesapeake Bay.
Mining Zinc, Nickel, and Cobalt from Plants: "Phytomining" is the Sustainable Future
Mining companies look to scientists to demonstrate "phytomining" on a large scale, letting plants pull nickel out of the ground instead.
Maine is First U.S. State to Ban PFAS "Forever Chemicals" in All Products-and Huge Companies Are Getting On Board
Toxic "forever chemicals" PFAS, PFOS, and PFOA, are being cut out of 23 huge brands, while Maine leads a state-level charge to clean water.
'Mr. Trash Wheel' Gobbles Up 15 Tons of Trash Every Day From Harbors - And More Cities Are Adopting
All the live-long day, Mr. Trash Wheel and his new friends use their waterwheels and conveyor belts to gobble Maryland's river trash.
Kauai Passes Bill to Limit Pesticide Use and GMOs
The global agricultural companies that test their genetically modified crops on the Hawaiian island of Kauai will soon have to disclose the specifics of the pesticides and GMOs they use, as well as abide by strict rules limiting where pesticides can be sprayed, or else face fines or jail time.
Divers Recover 12 Tons of Trash From Lake Tahoe -Along With Engagement Rings and Wallets
A scuba dive team has completed an extraordinary clean-up of Lake Tahoe, pulling up more than 12 tons of submerged trash.
Scientists Invent De-icing Coatings to Cut Airline Delays by Lasting Longer Without Toxic Runoff
UIC researchers developed a longer-lasting and non-toxic alternative to conventional deicing for airlines and runways.
Simple Bacteria Spray Can Solve India's Air Pollution and Also Enrich Local Farmers
The practice of "stubble burning" on India's farmlands are the major reason for her air pollution. This simple spray could solve that.
Monumental Animal Sculptures Made From 35 Tons of Plastic Collected on Oregon Coast by Volunteers-LOOK
The 86 sculptures represent 300 miles of clean American beaches, and nearly 60,000 pounds of plastic garbage.
100 Nations Take Action To Save Oceans from Illegal Fishing and Plastic Pollution
A meeting of the One Ocean Summit last week saw 100 nations hash out an agreement to create more sustainable use of the high seas.
US Aims to Replace All its Lead Water Pipes from Coast to Coast Using Funding From Infrastructure Bill
As part of the infrastructure bill, Biden is looking to replace all lead water pipes in the country, and ban their use in the future.
River Cleanups Unearth Bottled Secrets
A man whose mission is to clean up the lakes and rivers of the United States has removed more than 7 million pounds of trash. By 2010, has had already pulled 775 refrigerators and 55,000 tires from American waterways. But the work also yielded some treasure -- 64 messages in bottles.
Engineered Bacteria Uses Sunlight to Turn CO2 Emissions into Methane
This surprisingly simple enzymatic method could make a big dent in air pollution by turning the sun's rays into fuel.
San Francisco Officially Declares Itself a No-Styrofoam Zone
The toughest anti-foam ban in the country was unanimously voted through by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to protect the Bay area environment.
These Teens Developed a Seed That Can Cleanse Polluted Water
Look at the magical filtering seed that won them the Google Science Fair Award.
Watch 196 Countries Approve Historic Climate Agreement in Paris
196 countries did what some thought impossible, agreeing on a climate change document in Paris that they hope will mitigate the effects of global warming.
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