News from environmental science

Carbon capture could become practical with scalable, affordable materials

Scientists Just Made Cement 17x Tougher — By Looking at Seashells

Scientists make crucial discovery after studying plants growing in extreme environments: 'Remarkable'

Report recommends blood treatment over Jersey toxic water row

Science 'storytelling' is desperately needed amid climate and biodiversity crisis, say researchers

Rocky Mountain snow is contaminated, study shows

Illuminating single atoms for sustainable propylene production

How physical forces shape plants from the inside out to generate their complex 3D shapes

Enhanced westerly winds lead to increased ocean heat transport to the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, study finds

Scientists make stunning discovery while researching the health of critical waterways: 'Strong evidence'

Purification method removes PFAS from water while transforming waste into high-value graphene

Real-time analysis reveals a much higher proportion of harmful substances in particulate matter than assumed

Microplastics found in the reproductive system of sea turtles

City trees respond to higher temperatures differently than those in forests, potentially masking climate impacts

Fossil fuels drive climate, health and biodiversity crises, scientists warn

Seeping groundwater can be a hidden source of greenhouse gases

Oceanographers investigate southern Brazil's catastrophic flooding

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Vancouver’s future net-zero targets hinge on affordable housing