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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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“These Shocking Revelations Will Change Everything”: How Bold Moves Toward Sustainability and Transparency Lead to Smarter, Safer Decisions for All
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“Europe’s Energy Revolution Begins Today”: How Energy Storage Is Dramatically Redefining This Continent’s Power Ecosystem for the Future
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“This Breakthrough Will Change Everything”: Goethe University Unveils Revolutionary Catalyst to Eradicate PFAS and Transform Environmental Safety Forever
Scientists at Goethe University have developed a groundbreaking catalyst to address the global challenge of PFAS degradation. The innovative catalyst operates without using rare or…
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The University of Birmingham and CBMM are collaborating to develop a closed-loop carbon recycling technology using Niobium. This innovative approach aims to drastically reduce emissions…
“These Tiny Killers Are Turning Soil Toxic”: Biodegradable Microplastics Threaten to Devastate Agricultural Ecosystems Across the Nation
Researchers compared the effects of traditional microplastics like PP and PE with biodegradable types such as PCL and PBAT on agricultural ecosystems. A growing concern…
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Ontario Tech University leads in nuclear energy research through its innovative Brilliant Energy Institute. The institute pioneers the use of AI and cybersecurity to enhance…