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A deluge of research has painted a picture of our world being drowned in tiny, inescapable microplastics. Our guilt over plastic particles being found in even the most remote regions on Earth turned ...

A Better Way is a series of occasional stories that focus on a more sensitive and sustainable way to see some of the world’s most popular destinations. After planes, trains, and buses, and days of ...

A growing body of research suggests coffee may have far greater environmental potential than anyone imagined. Scientists are finding that spent coffee grounds — the waste remaining after brewing — can ...

The science pros at The King of Random pyrolyze cottonwood seeds to uncover surprising results. Billionaire’s water to be cut off after shipping in private supplies to fill his Wiltshire lake Schumer ...

The coffee grounds waste increases concrete’s ability to withstand loads by 30 per cent, reduces its impact on the environment and prolongs its lifespan, say structural and materials engineer Rajeev ...

Biochar, a carbon-rich material produced by pyrolyzing biomass, is emerging as a promising tool in the quest to combat climate change. While efforts to tackle global warming have taken various forms – ...

A new study shows biochar to be far more effective at long-term carbon storage than previously thought. The study reveals critical flaws in the models used by the IPCC and European climate ...