Environment

Illustration showing earthquake waves affecting the Earth's surface.
EARTHQUAKE SWARMS

West Texas Quakes Shake Up the Region Without Causing Damage — But Could It Get Worse?

West Texas experienced multiple earthquakes linked to oil industry wastewater injection and fracking this week.

Excavators working at a mining site with rugged terrain in the background.
ASBESTOS WASTE

Exterra’s Innovative Approach Transforms Asbestos Mine Tailings into Carbon-Neutral Materials

Canadian company turns hazardous asbestos waste into valuable materials, advancing carbon capture and sustainable mining solutions.

Penguin near natural arch iceberg in tranquil polar waters
ARCTIC ICE MELT

Melting Arctic Sea Ice Alters Underwater Light Spectrum, Threatening Marine Ecosystems

Arctic ice melt shifts underwater light from green to blue, threatening marine plants and disrupting the Arctic food web.

Humpback whale showing its fluke during a sunset dive in Norway's Arctic fjords.
MARINE BIOLOGY

Whale Urine Critical to Marine Ecosystem Health and Climate Change Mitigation, Study Finds

Whales produce 950L of nutrient-rich urine daily, fueling ocean fertilization and boosting marine ecosystems naturally.

Aerial view of a misty green rainforest with dense trees and mystical fog.
DIPTERYX OLEIFERA

Can Lightning Help Trees Thrive? Surprising Findings About Tree Survival and Ecosystem Benefits

Scientists discover Dipteryx oleifera trees in Panama thrive and grow stronger from lightning strikes, defying typical forest damage patterns.

Scientists in Mannheim converting sewage biogas into clean ship fuel through a new process
CLEAN ENERGY

Germany’s Innovative Wastewater Plant Converts Biogas Into Climate-Neutral Marine Fuel (Methanol)

German scientists convert toilet waste into clean ship fuel, producing 50 liters of sustainable methanol daily at Mannheim plant.