Researchers turned superglue into a recyclable, cheap, oil-free plastic alternative
Researchers have developed a method for producing strong plastic materials by tweaking the chemical structure of superglue.
Scott Phillips, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Boise State University
• conversation
March 22, 2023 • ~5 min
March 22, 2023 • ~5 min
Scottish bottle deposit scheme to be blocked – but evidence from Europe suggests it's the way forward
Evidence suggests that Scotland’s bottle deposit scheme would prevent huge amounts of litter from entering the environment.
Sharon George, Research Chair, Indigenous Approaches to Environmental Management, Keele University
• conversation
March 16, 2023 • ~6 min
March 16, 2023 • ~6 min
Will we eventually have to send our trash into space if we run out of room on Earth?
Humans generate a lot of trash, but there are cheaper and safer ways to handle it than loading it on rockets.
Kate O'Neill, Professor of Global Environmental Politics, University of California, Berkeley •
conversation
March 6, 2023 • ~6 min
March 6, 2023 • ~6 min
Gold mining is one of the world’s most destructive and unnecessary industries – here's how to end it
A gradual drawdown of gold mining is a critical step towards sustainability.
Stephen Lezak, PhD Candidate, University of Cambridge
• conversation
Feb. 14, 2023 • ~8 min
Feb. 14, 2023 • ~8 min
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