Recycling news: 2026

Research & science Development of a genetic algorithm framework for energy-efficient power management in base transceiver stations Rapid technological advancement has increased environmental concerns and intensified the need for sustainable energy practices across the telecommunications sector. Mobile network operators are increasingly challenged by rising energy costs and the growing demand to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining reliable network performance. Consequently, improving energy efficiency in Base Transcei… Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 16 Jul 2026 Research & science Rural consumer behavior toward solar power adoption during the sustainable energy transition in Vietnam This study empirically tested an extended behavioral model to explain the intention to adopt solar photovoltaic (PV) technology among rural households in Vietnam. Building upon the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), the model introduces seven antecedent variables that influence consumers’ attitudes toward solar energy, including quality of life, monthly out-of-pocket expenses, durability, produc… Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 16 Jul 2026 Research & science The impact of environmental practices and policies on a bank’s financial performance Rising pollution and global warming have intensified the debate over the compatibility between economic development and environmental protection. In this context, banks play a strategic role in encouraging environmental practices through lending and investing. This role primarily involves extending green loans and financing projects that promote sustainable development. However, there is no con… Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 16 Jul 2026 Research & science Explainable attention-based deep learning framework for automated cotton weed classification Context Weed infestations significantly reduce cotton productivity by competing with crops for resources, leading to significant decreases in yield and fibre quality. Conventional weed identification approaches are time-consuming, labour-intensive and often inaccurate. To tackle these problems, the use of advanced automated techniques is needed to increase yields, to promote sustainable farming… Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 16 Jul 2026 Research & science Near-road particulate matter from Washington D.C. has variable levels of 6PPD and 6PPD-quinone: acute and developmental impacts in zebrafish Tire wear is a significant contributor to near-road ambient air pollution, particularly in urban areas. Recently, attention has been directed to the tire tread chemical N -phenyl- N ′-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD), an anti-ozone agent, and its chemical byproduct 6PPD-quinone (6PPDQ), which has been linked to toxicity responses in several fish species from roadside runoff. Althou… Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer) · 16 Jul 2026 Research & science Reshaping vehicle electrification pathways under the metal-carbon trade-off Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 16 Jul 2026 Research & science Core reorganisation in food webs buffers ecosystems against warming Communications Earth & Environment (Nature Portfolio) · 16 Jul 2026 Research & science Dose-dependent stress responses of the aquatic moss Taxiphyllum barbieri under acute X-ray exposure: implications for environmental risk assessment Freshwater ecosystems may experience acute oxidative stress following accidental or localized release of ionizing radiation. In these environments, the responses of aquatic bryophytes remain poorly understood. We investigated dose-dependent physiological, biochemical, and structural responses of the aquatic moss Taxiphyllum barbieri after acute X-ray exposure (1, 10, and 30 Gy), aiming to … Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer) · 16 Jul 2026 Research & science Hydrogen in context: comparative climate impact assessment across multiple decarbonization pathways Clean hydrogen is considered a key decarbonization strategy, but its climate effectiveness depends on several factors that are often underestimated or not jointly evaluated, including value-chain emissions, carbon capture and storage (CCS) efficiency, renewable capacity, and assessment timescale. Moreover, hydrogen’s climate effectiveness depends on how it performs relative to other available d… Frontiers in Sustainability · 16 Jul 2026 Research & science Mercury mobilization and export from the Greenland Ice Sheet using an ice-to-ocean approach Communications Earth & Environment (Nature Portfolio) · 16 Jul 2026 Research & science Atmospheric drivers and socioeconomic impacts of precipitation variability in North Africa Communications Earth & Environment (Nature Portfolio) · 16 Jul 2026 Research & science Food system transformation in Ethiopia challenges opportunities and pathways to sustainable development goals The global food system, including Ethiopia’s, faces major challenges in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Progress is constrained by persistent food insecurity, malnutrition, high postharvest losses, and climate change impacts. In response, the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) urged… Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 16 Jul 2026 Research & science Durability and performance of recycled thermoplastic road markings under natural and accelerated ageing and traffic-induced wear Thermoplastic road markings are vital for traffic safety but have high environmental impacts due to energy-intensive production of binders, pigments, and glass beads. Recycling end-of-life thermoplastic materials can reduce reliance on virgin resources, yet long-term field performance data are scarce. This study evaluates the durability and performance of formulations with 10 and 30% mechanical… Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 16 Jul 2026 Research & science Seven professors appointed - ETH Zürich ETH Zurich News · 16 Jul 2026 Research & science A simple trophic transfer index predicts spiny lobster fishery dynamics Communications Earth & Environment (Nature Portfolio) · 16 Jul 2026 Research & science Study finds carbon-based pricing encourages greener tourist intentions Hotels have long encouraged guests to reuse towels, limit linen changes and conserve energy. Yet tourism remains a significant source of carbon emissions, and voluntary sustainability programs often struggle to achieve lasting behavior change. New research suggests a different approach may be more effective: connecting the environmental impact of a stay directly to what travelers pay. Phys.org — 'waste' search feed · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science Plant traits mediate responses of Amazon rainforest’s evaporation to the 2010 extreme drought The Amazon’s hydrological cycle is vital for regional and continental climate stability but is increasingly threatened by extreme droughts. Using the 2010 drought as a natural experiment, this study examines the ecosystem’s resilience through vegetation-induced evaporation ratio, expressed as the ratio of transpiration and interception to total evaporation. Drawing on satellite-based hydrologic… Environmental Research Letters (IOP) · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science Evaluating frequency of low reservoir storage in the western U.S. over the 21st century In recent years, several reservoirs in the western U.S. have approached or exceeded critically low storage during drought conditions; such events could be particularly impactful to water and energy availability if they are widespread across the region or exacerbated by climate change. However, projected changes in low storage and near-minimum-power-pool (MPP) risk remain poorly quantified acros… Environmental Research Letters (IOP) · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science Management intensity mediates yield responses to rising temperatures in montane grasslands Understanding responses of temperate grasslands to combined climate and land use changes is needed to secure yields as well as to mitigate future climate change (CC). This study aims to analyse the long-term effects of CC and grassland management on the water balance, yield, nitrogen uptake and species composition of montane grasslands in S-Germany. We used a space-for-time approach with large … Environmental Research Letters (IOP) · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science On the usefulness of global warming levels for projecting climate change impacts on agricultural productivity Robust estimates of climate change impacts, such as future changes in crop yields, are crucial for mitigation and adaptation decision-making. A key source of uncertainty in future climate impact estimates is the spread in projections of temperature and other climatic variables across the global climate models (GCMs) which are used to drive impact models. Here, we demonstrate the importance of t… Environmental Research Letters (IOP) · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science Regional drought impacts drive telecoupled land change through international agricultural trade Land change and agricultural development patterns can be influenced by trade relationships and international demand. The complexity of these interconnections suggests that the cross-scale impacts of a shock, like a drought, in competing international agricultural systems, such as those in Brazil and the US, have been overlooked when evaluated at solely regional or global extents. Here, to more … Environmental Research Letters (IOP) · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science Cities under pressure: a global review of acute urban water scarcity governance Urban water scarcity is one of the most pressing governance challenges of our time, driven by climate change and rapid urbanization. Despite a growing body of research, scholarship remains fragmented across disciplines and regions, with the social and institutional dimensions of scarcity governance receiving far less attention than physical and economic drivers. This systematic literature revie… Environmental Research Letters (IOP) · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science Geographic sampling bias dominates apparent urban enhancement of tropical cyclone precipitation in eastern China Urban areas in China’s coastal megacities are typically located closer to both the coastline and tropical cyclone (TC) centres than inland rural regions. This geographic configuration can create a sampling bias that inflates the apparent urban TC precipitation signal. We apply an intra-TC geographic matched-pairs framework to 333 China-landfalling TCs over 1985–2024, controlling simultaneously … Environmental Research Letters (IOP) · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science More smokers are buying tobacco from illicit sources - UCL | University College London UCL News · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science New Dean appointed for UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences | UCL News - UCL – University College London - UCL | University College London UCL News · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science India's monsoon rain depends on where air gets cleaner Cleaning up pollution around the world could bring significantly more rainfall to India's monsoon than regional action alone, research from the University of Reading shows and highlights the value of international cooperation on air quality. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science Ketogenic diet mediates intestinal tumorigenesis through lipids not ketones - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science Managing agricultural water under uncertainty 16.07.26 - EPFL researchers developed a method to quantify how uncertainty in climate and hydrological models affects estimates of future crop water needs and sustainability. A new notification of the weather pops up warning of yet another heatwave across Switzerland. With this being the third in just over a month, it is a reminder that heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense, amplifyi… EPFL News (Mediacom) · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science Induced ubiquitination of the partially disordered estrogen receptor alpha via a 14-3-3 directed molecular glue-PROTAC - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science England out of the World Cup, but this team may have helped redefine a nation It could be time for a new idea of what Englishness really means – and footballers are helping to shape it. Loughborough University — The Conversation institution feed · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science Rethinking urban nature as technonature A new Comment article by Simon Marvin, Sophia Maalsen and Robyn Dowling published in the journal Nature Cities argues that urban nature is entering a new phase in which ecological processes are increasingly sensed, modeled and continuously adjusted through digital technologies. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science Rice Business earns five top 10 rankings from The Princeton Review, including Best Campus Environment, Best MBA for Consulting and Best MBA for Finance - Rice University Rice University News · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science Microplastics reach even 2,000 meters below the ocean surface, study finds Plastic pollution has become a global environmental crisis, with an estimated 11 million tons of plastic entering the oceans each year. As larger plastic debris breaks down into microplastics, these tiny particles are transported throughout marine ecosystems by ocean currents, threatening marine life and ultimately entering the human food chain. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science From LARPing to Lighting: Meet the Keeper of the Belltower Live-action role-playing taught David Bliss how to solve problems creatively, a necessary skill in his job as NC State's building technology systems manager. NC State University News · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science Rice experts available to provide insight on Texas flash flooding - Rice University Rice University News · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science Tiny water droplets convert stubborn plastic waste into valuable acids, study finds A new way of converting stubborn plastic waste into high-value chemicals using only water and oxygen has been developed by an international team of scientists. Phys.org — Materials Science tag feed · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science Exploring what life is like for babies and their families when the baby is in hospital care - UCL | University College London UCL News · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science NZ’s overhaul of nature protection laws is a chance to move away from ‘fortress conservation’ New Zealand’s conservation management currently prioritises full protection of pristine landscapes. Other models are based on reciprocity between people and nature. The Conversation Australia — Environment · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science Chemical Engineering celebrates four wins at Imperial's annual staff awards - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 15 Jul 2026 Research & science Biologists pinpoint how common virus triggers multiple sclerosis - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 15 Jul 2026