CO₂: The Molecule That Powers Life And Drives Climate Change
2026-01-07
Carbon dioxide is often described as the main driver of global warming. However, its role on Earth is far more complex. In his book The Story of CO₂ Is theContinue Reading
Waste-to-Energy: A Green Solution Or A Harmful Illusion?
2025-01-21
Waste-to-energy (WTE) incinerators are often sold as a panacea to our waste problem, rebranded as “renewable” energy sources. This alluring label attracts considerable private investment and generous public subsidies. However,Continue Reading
The Technosphere: A Hidden Carbon Sink
2024-12-27
Human activities have dramatically reshaped Earth, creating what scientists call the technosphere—a massive system of human-made products, structures, and waste. Surprisingly, this vast accumulation of materials, including buildings, roads, andContinue Reading
Decarbonizing India’s Textile Sector
2024-11-29
India’s textile sector, one of the most energy-intensive industries, is undergoing a significant transformation toward sustainability. This sector contributes over 4% of industrial energy consumption and 5% of emissions, makingContinue Reading
Coral Bleaching Crisis: A Global Emergency
2024-10-19
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a dire warning: the mass bleaching of coral reefs worldwide is the most extensive ever recorded. A staggering 77% of globalContinue Reading
CATL’s TENER: A Game-Changer For Grid-Scale Energy Storage
2024-04-26
Chinese battery giant CATL has unveiled a revolutionary energy storage system called TENER. Touted as the world’s first mass-producible system with zero degradation in the first five years, it boastsContinue Reading
Wheat Yield Under Agrivoltaic Systems: Mixed Results
2024-04-03
A new Italian study investigated how overhead solar panels (agrivoltaics) impact the quality of wheat grown beneath them. The research, conducted by a team from the CNR Institute for Bioeconomy,Continue Reading
Beyond Styrofoam: Eco-Friendly Alternatives For Disposable Cups
2024-03-15
If you rely on multiple cups of coffee to get through the day, you may be contributing to the massive amount of waste generated by disposable Styrofoam cups. It isContinue Reading