Emissions from e-waste spiked 53% in 6 years

Greenhouse gas emissions from e-waste jumped 53% between 2014 and 2020. Researchers say keeping devices for longer could help.

Brianna Aldrich-UC Irvine • futurity
Oct. 27, 2022 ~6 min

Russia-Ukraine war could spike global food insecurity, emissions

If Russia's war in Ukraine reduces grain exports, surging prices could worsen food insecurity. Emissions would also rise, researchers warn.

Dave Roepke-Iowa State • futurity
Oct. 14, 2022 ~5 min


Drones could make last-mile package deliveries greener

Using small drones for the last mile of package deliveries uses less energy and creates fewer emissions than conventional means, a new study shows.

Daniel Carroll-Carnegie Mellon • futurity
Sept. 27, 2022 ~5 min

Biosphere drought reveals scent of troubled ecosystem

A drought experiment at Biosphere 2 in Arizona shows how molecular compounds can indicate when an ecosystem is in distress.

Rose Brandt-Arizona • futurity
Sept. 23, 2022 ~7 min

Meeting 2030 goal for electric cars could be impossible

The US is unlikely to reach its own goal of 50% penetration of electric vehicles by 2030 unless the cars become more affordable.

Ken Bikoff-Indiana • futurity
Sept. 16, 2022 ~4 min

Cutting coal has major health benefits, but inequality persists

A new study finds that the health benefits from cutting coal use in power generation could pay for the costs. But environmental justice concerns remain.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Sept. 13, 2022 ~7 min

Which grocery shopping option generates the most emissions?

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people use the grocery store. But which option is the worst—and best—for the environment? A new study has answers.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
Aug. 11, 2022 ~7 min

Cheap material could capture CO2 from tailpipes

A new, cheap, energy-efficient material could be key to carbon capture. It could even potentially work to suck up carbon from car tailpipes.

Robert Sanders-UC Berkeley • futurity
Aug. 8, 2022 ~9 min


To cut emissions, give microbes more copper?

When wetland microbes don't get the copper they need, the result may have consequences for the environment.

Brandie Jefferson-WUSTL • futurity
June 22, 2022 ~8 min

Emissions from agriculture threaten health and climate

A new study quantifies emissions of nitrogen oxides, ammonia, and nitrous oxide from fertilized agriculture over three years.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
June 21, 2022 ~7 min

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