pollution
Circulate Capital And USAID Team Up To Fight Ocean Plastic Pollution
The partnership will incentivize private capital investment in the recycling value chain in South and Southeast Asia.
Soaking Up Pharmaceuticals And Cosmetics In Water
A research group in China has developed a membrane that can remove pharmaceuticals and personal care products from water.
Residual Crop Burning In India Poses Health Risks, Economic Losses
Researchers in India and the US have found that residual crop burning to clear farmland is linked to poor respiratory health and up to US$30 million in economic losses annually.
The Double Whammy Of Microplastics In The Oceans
Marine scientists in Singapore have found that microplastics in the ocean are home to toxic bacteria as well as microorganisms that can degrade pollutants.
Raising Awareness Of Microplastics In The Ocean
Marine biologists Professor Chou Loke Ming and Dr. Neo Mei Lin discussed the topic of microplastics pollution in the oceans with members of the public.
Nano Sun Launches Water Treatment Membrane Facility
Nano Sun, a Singapore-based startup, has established a facility to manufacture water treatment membranes using 3D printing technology.
The Problematic Persistence Of Nanoplastic Pollution
A team of marine biologists has found that nanoplastics accumulate in marine organisms, potentially harming aquatic food chains as well as human health.
Filipino Marine Scientist Receives L’Oréal-UNESCO Fellowship Grant
Dr. Charissa Marcaida Ferrera, who studies the impact of nitrogen and phosphorous contamination on water bodies, received the equivalent of US$7,600 to support her research.
Turning Waste Cardboard Into A Chromium Filter
A research group in China has devised a method to turn discarded cardboard boxes into a nanocomposite that can absorb chromium from water.
