pollution

Harvesting Valuable Metals From E-Waste Makes Financial Sense

Scientists in China have demonstrated that recycling valuable metals from electronic waste is cheaper than the mining of ores.

How Whales Eat In Energy Saving Mode

Scientists in Japan have discovered that whales have adapted their feeding behavior to the polluted waters of the upper Gulf of Thailand.

Removing Heavy Metals From Water Using Moss

Scientists in Japan have discovered that the moss Funaria hygrometrica can remove lead from water.

Water Vapor Worsens Haze In China

By analyzing the 2012-2013 winter haze events in Beijing, scientists in China have discovered that water vapor molecules combine with fine particles in the atmosphere to amplify haze pollution in China.

How Black Carbon Aerosols Evolve During Combustion

Scientists in China, in collaboration with researchers in Japan, have analyzed how black carbon aerosols change in number and size during combustion.

Asia A Major Producer Of Microplastic Pollution

Eight rivers in Asia are among the top ten sources of plastic pollutants in the world’s oceans, according to research by German scientists.

Reducing The Environmental Impact Of Leather Production

Researchers in India have used molten salt to treat leather and reduce its pollution profile.

An Eco-Friendly Sponge For Soaking Up Oil Spills

Scientists in India have combined cellulose with a gelator to create a sponge that effectively sucks up crude oil.

Plastic-Eating Fungi Found In Rubbish Heap

A strain of fungi researchers found in a rubbish heap can break down plastic as it grows.