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microplastic free panels made from plastic waste. photo source: The Good Plastic Company (facebook)

Polygood Turns 350M Tons of Plastic Waste Into Microplastic-Free Panels

Every year, we throw away about 350 million metric tons of plastic waste. But some companies are turning this household waste into something useful: building materials for homes and offices. Dr. William

Rahul Somvanshi

January 11, 2025

Energy·India·Sustainability

Potato Peels to Bioethanol: IIT-BHU’s Solution to Waste and Fuel Challenges

Indian scientists have found a way to turn potato peels into fuel for cars. This discovery at IIT-BHU offers a new sustainable fuel source that reduces waste. Dr Abhishek Suresh Dhoble, who

Sunita Somvanshi

January 10, 2025

Representative Image. Container ship transporting cargo in harbor.. Photo Source: Gnangarra (CC BY 2.5 AU)

Climate·Energy·Marine Life

Cleaner Ship Fuels Tied to 0.08°C Global Temperature Rise in 2023 Due to Reduced Ocean Cloud Cover

A move to make ship fuel cleaner in 2020 had an unexpected effect – it helped push global temperatures to record highs in 2023, according to new research from Cornell University. The

Sunita Somvanshi

January 10, 2025

Energy·Sustainability

Google’s Geothermal Energy Plans for Australia

Google is working with Australian researchers to find new ways to use heat from deep underground as a clean energy source. This could mean cheaper and more reliable power for homes and

Rahul Somvanshi

January 6, 2025

Representative Image. The vaquita. Photo Source: NOAA

Conservation·Marine Life

Vaquita Numbers Plummet to 6-8 Amid Illegal Gillnet Fishing: Bonus Quiz Inside

The vaquita, the world’s smallest porpoise, is nearly extinct. Only 10 of these sea mammals are left in their only home – the Gulf of California in Mexico. This is a huge

Govind Tekale

January 4, 2025

Infinity and eternity of Tarutao island, Thailand.

Pollution

Thailand’s Coastal Waters: 49% Clean, Industrial Areas Polluted

Recent studies show a split picture of Thailand’s coastal waters in 2025. While beaches along the Andaman Sea remain clean and beautiful, areas near factories are struggling with pollution. The good news

Tejal Somvanshi

January 3, 2025

Representative Image. Offshore wind turbine. Photo Source: Gary Rogers (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Business·Conservation·Energy·Maritime

Supreme Court to Review Vineyard Wind’s Impact on Endangered Whales

In a critical development for marine conservation and renewable energy, ACK for Whales, a Nantucket-based nonprofit, has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review federal approvals for the Vineyard Wind project. The

Govind Tekale

January 3, 2025

Astronomy·Space

New Year’s Eve G3 Geomagnetic Storm May Illuminate Northern Lights Across 18 U.S. States

A powerful G3 geomagnetic storm is headed toward Earth this New Year’s Eve, potentially creating a rare opportunity for millions of Americans to witness the aurora borealis, NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center

Rahul Somvanshi

January 1, 2025

Plastic

Mealworms Consume 150 Microplastic Particles Each in 30 Days

A recent study by University of British Columbia researchers reveals mealworms can consume and process microplastics from face masks, presenting a possible biological approach to tackle the growing microplastic pollution crisis. Dr.

Rahul Somvanshi

December 30, 2024

This morning we were notified that a whale has washed up near the Bennett Street Beach Access. Wildlife authorities have been contacted for assistance. Please do not touch the whale. Thank you to our community for reporting the incident. Photo Source: Kitty Hawk Police Department

Marine Life

Humpback Whale Washes Ashore in Kitty Hawk; Investigation Underway

A juvenile female humpback whale washed ashore on Friday near the Bennett Street Beach Access in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 27, 2024. The 27-foot whale showed visible signs of shark

Rahul Somvanshi

December 29, 2024