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With nearly a hundred articles, this is one of the Herald’s largest sections. It tracks pollution, clean energy and the technologies that claim to reduce our footprint, from water testing to fusion research.
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PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals, are a recurring thread: commercial-scale destruction of these compounds, portable sensors for water testing and new laboratory equipment for food safety. Readers concerned about what comes out of the tap will find the most practical material here.
Energy is the other major theme, with European storage projects, a green investment portfolio worth $1 billion, AI applied to fusion, battery testing and small firms competing for the EUSEW 2026 energy efficiency award. Aviation and farming also appear through fuel-efficient aircraft and fertiliser research. Some headlines promise more than the science delivers, so treat bold claims as a starting point for your own reading.
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US Power Grid ‘Won’t Handle the EV Boom,’ Warns Energy Expert as Nation Faces Unprecedented Challenges
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New Jersey’s $875M PFAS Deal Sparks Outrage: “They Knew the Risks!”
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