Climate change
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has sounded the alarm on the devastating impact of marine pollution on Pakistan's economy, biodiversity, and public health. During a meeting of the Marine Pollution Control Board, he highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive public awareness campaign and
Air pollution
Investigators at COMSATS University Islamabad have made significant contributions to the field of sustainability research, publishing a comprehensive review on the use of ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents as catalysts in biodiesel production. This groundbreaking research aims to mitigate climate change by converting CO2 into value-added products and removing
Climate change
Stagecoach, a UK-based road transport company, has made history by becoming the first organisation in the UK or Europe to achieve the highest accolade in CDP's Supply Chain Assessment (SEA). This exceptional recognition validates Stagecoach's commitment to climate leadership and value chain collaboration. CDP awarded Stagecoach
Climate change
The Australian Federal Court has dismissed a landmark claim brought by two Torres Strait Islander elders, Paul Kabai and Pabai Pabai, who argued that the federal government had a legal duty to protect them from the effects of climate change. The court, in a ruling that campaigners say exposes critical
Air pollution
A new study conducted by researchers from the China University of Mining and Technology - Beijing has shed light on the increasing importance of remote sensing monitoring of methane emissions in coal mines. With a focus on environmental sustainability and climate change, this study analyzed the current state of research
Air pollution
The International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act aims to address pollution from large cargo ships and oil tankers by charging a fee for greenhouse gases and other hazardous air pollutants emitted by these ships. The legislation has been reintroduced in Congress by Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15), Sen.
Air pollution
Research conducted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has shed light on the significant contribution of livestock production in Kenya to greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane (CH4) from enteric fermentation. The study aimed to estimate enteric methane emission factors (EFs) for rangeland cattle in Kenya, using data from 1,
Air pollution
A recent study published in the journal Current Developments In Nutrition has found a paradoxical association between the consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) and pre-farmgate greenhouse gas emissions (GHGEs) among United States adults. The research, conducted by a team of scientists at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, analyzed
Pollution control
Researchers from Saveetha University in Tamil Nadu, India, have made significant advancements in the production of hydrogen from algae using a supercritical steam gasification process. This innovative method leverages the potential of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles to enhance biomass growth and hydrogen production efficiency. The study, published in Chemical Engineering
Pollution control
Governor JB Pritzker announced the award of grants totaling over $13 million to seven school districts in Cook, Kane, McHenry, and Madison counties to purchase 46 new electric school buses. This initiative aims to promote cleaner air quality in the communities, retire older diesel-powered buses, and establish charging stations for
Pollution control
Research has highlighted the importance of aquatic conservation areas in managing fish resources and ecosystems, particularly in regions impacted by unsustainable fishing practices. A study in East Java, Indonesia, has demonstrated the effectiveness of using fish hematology as a bioindicator of water pollution and ecosystem health. The study, conducted by
Pollution control
Researchers at Aligarh Muslim University have conducted a comprehensive study on groundwater salinization in the Yamuna River basin. The study, published in the Geosciences Journal, assessed hydrogeochemical processes in the quaternary shallow alluvial aquifer of the region. The findings indicate widespread water pollution, with most of the groundwater samples collected
