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How innovation will decarbonize the heavy industry
For exciting developments in decarbonizing industry, look no further than a project at a rubbish dump in Dunbar.
Fighting fire is risky, and there’s a good chance so is the gear
You’ve probably heard of PFAS chemicals before. They’re the group of synthetic polymers, including PFOS and PFOA, implicated in some human health conditions because the chemicals are in the water, the soils, our food, and in some cases, our work
More than 200 aquariums show the impacts of ocean plastic
Ireland’s national aquarium is home to more than 60 exhibits designed for children and adults alike to explore the secrets of the sea. It’s also the home of a pretty impressive first, because the Atlantaquaria in Galway led the way
Ban plastics? Let’s change our habits instead
"Successful behaviour change campaigns must empower individuals," a researcher says.
Study: Inaccessible Island’s plastic trash comes from ships
It’s called Inaccessible Island for a reason. This small volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean lies between the African and South American continents in the middle of the sea, a rocky and forbidding spot that’s part of the UK’s
A young entrepreneur turns plastic waste into water bottles
Taryn Jacob is an entrepreneur with a cause. The young American started a small venture that seeks to help tackle the problem of plastic waste.