Nitrogenases, crucial for life, can also reduce CO2 to valuable chemicals. New research reveals that…
Browsing: Sustainability
Sustainability refers to the practice of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This concept encompasses a broad range of activities and disciplines, aiming to promote an equilibrium between environmental health, economic prosperity, and social equity. Sustainable practices are crucial in managing resources such as water, energy, and raw materials in ways that do not deplete them and that minimize environmental impact. This can involve adopting renewable energy sources, reducing waste and pollution, promoting recycling, and enhancing overall efficiency. Sustainability also addresses social dimensions, including improving human well-being, fairness, and community resilience. In economic terms, it focuses on building economies that can provide long-term growth without damaging the environment or depleting resources. Governments, businesses, non-profits, and individuals are increasingly incorporating sustainability into their practices, recognizing that a sustainable approach can lead to significant benefits for both the planet and its inhabitants.
UMass Amherst survey seeks to improve the food industry’s understanding of consumer attitudes toward sustainable…
By 2045, nearly all short-range flights could be hydrogen-powered, with significant advancements in technology driving…
Recent resarch highlights the immense biodiversity of California and its susceptibility to climate threats like…
A new artificial turf can cool itself by storing rainwater and using capillary action to…
Scientists are developing a process inspired by nature that efficiently recovers europium from old fluorescent…
Researchers have devised a passive thermal regulation mechanism using common materials that selectively manage radiant…
A new porous material allows for efficient, low-energy gas separation and is scalable for industrial…
Studies show that biodegradable straws made from paper and bioplastics like CDA and PHA degrade…
Researchers determine the lifetimes of commercial drinking straws in the coastal ocean and develop a…
Researchers found that using ionic liquids as electrolytes with metal hydroxides enhances the electrochemical transformation…
Eggshells have been identified as a potential eco-friendly material for extracting rare earth elements necessary…
Researchers at Oregon State University have discovered that Indigenous groups in the Pacific Northwest were…
A new electrochromic film using MOFs quickly switches colors for effective light and heat management,…
New cocoa-fruit chocolate boosts health, sustainability, and farmer incomes by fully utilizing the cocoa-fruit. ETH…
AI and robotics are transforming agriculture, making it more sustainable and efficient through targeted interventions…
Waste computers and cell phones, solar panels, and other electronic waste are becoming an important…
Studying the role of a particular bacterial enzyme has paved the way for the biotechnological…