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Research & science Nonequilibrium Electrochemical Synthesis of Cu–In Intermetallic Compound Nanoparticles for Selective CO2 Reduction - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Pollution blurs the line between two fish species - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science What should America do with its aging dams? - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Composite Liquid Marble Templated Millimetric Capsule With Tunable Rigidity, Porosity, and Thermal Reconfigurability Toward 3D Cell Culture - Wiley & Sons Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Light‐Induced Proteomic Changes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilms - Wiley & Sons Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Retrofitting diesel buses instead of replacing them - Empa Empa News · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Issue Information: Ann. Phys. 7/2026 - 2026 - Annalen der Physik - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Issue Information - 2026 - Journal of Neurochemistry - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Accelerated European Summer Warming Driven by Atmospheric Circulation Changes in Response to Aerosol Forcing - AGU Publications Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Issue Information Global Challenges, Volume 10, Issue 7, July 2026. Global Challenges (Wiley) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Biofilm ecology in wastewater treatment systems: From microscale ecological insights to macroscale process optimization . Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology (Taylor & Francis) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Shark-spotting drones are about reassurance – not full protection NSW will soon have the world’s largest shark-spotting drone program. But spotting doesn’t necessarily translate to protection. The Conversation Australia — Environment · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science A massive asteroid slammed into the North Sea and triggered a 330-foot tsunami Scientists have finally confirmed the origin of the mysterious Silverpit Crater beneath the North Sea. New evidence shows that an asteroid about 160 meters wide struck the seabed roughly 43 to 46 million years ago. The impact triggered a tsunami more than 100 meters high and left behind a crater that geologists debated for years. ScienceDaily — Environmental Science · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science By 2050, many Sydney apartments built to today’s standards could be too hot for weeks at a time Apartments built to today’s standards could be too hot for future comfort for about four weeks a year in Redfern and more than seven weeks in Penrith. The Conversation Australia — Environment · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Author Correction: Antibiotic transformation products exert selective pressure for antimicrobial resistance comparable to parent compounds Nature Water (Nature Portfolio) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science The long tail of nitrate pollution in groundwater challenges governance of global water quality Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Stricter protected areas in China coincide with more firm openings and closures and higher nature benefits Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Excluded–volume expansion of Archie’s law for gas diffusivity in roadbed materials made from construction and demolition waste and their mixtures with autoclaved aerated concrete grains in Vietnam The rapid growth of construction and demolition waste (CDW) in Vietnam has intensified interest in recycling materials such as recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) from CDW for roadbed applications. RCA offers high bearing capacity, while mixing with autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) grains enhances the water retention, improving the cooling potential of permeable pavement systems (PPS), making th… Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Investigation of the usability of marble wastes found in the vicinity of Emirdağ (Afyonkarahisar) as a limestone raw material This study investigates the usability of marble wastes generated in the Emirdağ (Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye) region as alternative raw materials for lime production. Quarry sites exploiting predominantly Mesozoic grey to dark grey carbonate rocks around Alibeyce, Beyköy, and Bağlıca were selected, and representative waste materials were systematically characterized. The analytical framework combin… Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Carbon footprint and decarbonization pathways of polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber precursors Polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber (PAN CF) is widely applied in aerospace and wind power. Precursor production contributes approximately 40–50% of the environmental impact of PAN CF, considering the cradle-to-gate system boundary. China, the largest PAN precursor producer, primarily employs DMAc two-step wet spinning and DMSO one-step dry-jet wet spinning, but local environmental footprint s… Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Valorization of waste activated sludge through enzymatic pretreatment and co-digestion with food waste: impacts on methane production and process stability In this study, the integration of enzymatic pretreatment with anaerobic co-digestion (ACoD) was evaluated as a strategy to enhance methane production from waste activated sludge (WAS) and food waste (FW). Hydrolytic enzymes were produced via solid-state fermentation (SSF) using Aspergillus niger and babassu cake as substrate, resulting in a crude enzyme extract with high xylanase and protease a… Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Development of Legal and Practical Framework for Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) Management This article examines the regulatory frameworks governing the management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) and highlights the challenges industries encounter in achieving compliance with these regulations. It outlines the evolution of NORM management within the radiation protection system and addresses difficulties related to categorizing NORM as radioactive waste, which can im… Environmental Management (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Hydraulic Optimization of Shaft Hydropower Plant Intake Configurations Using 3D-CFD: the At-Bashy Case, Kyrgyzstan The integration of shaft hydropower plant (SHPP) modules into existing weir structures offers a compact and potentially environmentally compatible solution for low-head hydropower generation. However, site-specific geometric constraints and operational variability can substantially affect intake hydraulics and, consequently, ecological performance. This study presents a structured three-dimensi… Environmental Management (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Co-producing Knowledge on Ecosystem Services: A Multidimensional Participatory Mapping Study in the Kat River Catchment, South Africa Freshwater ecosystem services in peri-urban catchments are increasingly threatened by land-use intensification, infrastructure deficiencies, and climate variability, with significant implications for environmental management and community well-being. This study examines ecosystem services in the Kat River Catchment, Eastern Cape, South Africa, using a multidimensional participatory mapping appr… Environmental Management (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Integrating Community Perception, Climate Vulnerability Index, and Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response Approaches for Climate Risk Assessment of the Persepolis World Heritage Site Climate change is a global phenomenon that has significant impacts on cultural heritage sites, including World Heritage Sites. This article explores the risks to the Persepolis World Heritage Site (WHS) in Iran to the impacts of climate change, using an integrated approach that combines community perception, the Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI), and the Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (D… Environmental Management (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Environmentally Friendly Alternatives to Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate as Plasticizers for Poly(lactic acid) This study evaluated a conventional petroleum derived diester plasticizer and three environmentally friendly diester plasticizers for polylactic acid (PLA), focusing on processing, mechanical, thermal, chemical, and surface properties. Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a widely used plasticizer for PLA, is derived from petrochemical sources and is classified as a pollutant, which motivated th… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Development of Sustainable Biobased Flame-Retardant Chitosan Derivatives and Their Influence on Epoxy Resin Fire Safety The present study employed phytic acid as the primary phosphorus-based flame-retardant material to establish a composite intumescent flame-retardant system that integrates melamine, which provides a nitrogen-based flame-retardant mechanism, and chitosan, which exhibits good char-promoting and carbonization properties. Under high-temperature conditions, this flame-retardant system is capable of … Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Standalone Alginate Beads Incorporating GO–Cr-MIL-101 for Adsorption Based Atmospheric Water Harvesting Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) offers a sustainable route for freshwater generation; however, its efficiency is often limited by insufficient droplet nucleation and slow water transport. In this work, a three-dimensional hydrogel material was developed by incorporating a graphene oxide–Cr-MIL-101 (GO–MIL) composite into calcium-crosslinked alginate beads to integrate nucleation and capillar… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Letrozole-Loaded Silver Nanoparticles in Chitosan Transdermal Patches for Improved Skin Permeation and Sustained Release Letrozole (LTZ), a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor that suppresses estrogen biosynthesis, is widely prescribed for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer but its therapeutic use is limited by poor aqueous solubility, low bioavailability, and gastrointestinal side effects. To overcome these challenges, LTZ-loaded silver nanoparticles (LTZ-AgNPs) were synthesized and optimized, and subsequentl… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Characterization of Exopolysaccharide Structural Modifications Induced by Morocco Clay in Glycerol Medium produced by Paenibacillus mucilaginosus Exopolysaccharides (EPS) produced by  Paenibacillus mucilaginosus  are promising biopolymers with potential applications in agricultural, biotechnological, and industrial fields. This study investigated how supplementing the growth medium with Moroccan clay influences EPS production and properties compared with a clay-free control culture. EPS obtained from both conditions were charac… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science A Novel β -Resorcylic-HCHO Type Phenolic Composite for Effective Removal of Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride from Aqueous Solution The escalating contamination of water resources by chlortetracycline hydrochloride (CTC) poses significant threats to human health and ecosystems, necessitating the development of effective adsorbents. This study presents a novel β -resorcylic-HCHO type phenolic composite (RPC) as an efficient and regenerable adsorbent for CTC removal under high-concentration conditions. The RPC, featuring abun… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Sustainable reverse logistics network design for end-of-life electric vehicle batteries under uncertainty: a fuzzy chance-constrained multi-objective approach for Saudi Arabia IntroductionThe rapid expansion of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030 generates an urgent need for end-of-life (EoL) power battery management infrastructure. Despite ambitious circular economy targets, the Kingdom currently lacks a standardized recycling network, and no quantitative optimization framework exists for the Gulf region's specific regulatory and market … Frontiers in Sustainability · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Green marketing mix and green purchase intention in an emerging market: the mediating role of perceived value and the moderating effects of health consciousness and environmental concern OrientationIn a context marked by growing environmental awareness and increasing health-related concerns, sustainable consumption has become a key issue for both firms and policymakers, particularly in emerging markets. Understanding the psychological mechanisms underlying green purchase intention is therefore essential.Research purposeThis study investigates the impact of the green marketing m… Frontiers in Sustainability · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Sustainability consciousness and its demographic determinants among Nigerian university students IntroductionGlobally, higher education institutions (HEIs) occupy a uniquely strategic position in advancing sustainability agendas. The citadels of higher education are saddled with knowledge production for a responsive citizenry in the host country, and the development of the country depends on the quality of the workforce that drives the economy. However, despite the strategic importance of … Frontiers in Sustainability · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Technical Guidance on Natural Capital Accounting in Lao PDR: Technical Report Accounting for Water resources - 2019 and 2020-Basin data and 2023, 2024 and 2025-Modelling data dc.title: Technical Guidance on Natural Capital Accounting in Lao PDR: Technical Report Accounting for Water resources - 2019 and 2020-Basin data and 2023, 2024 and 2025-Modelling data dc.contributor.author: World Bank dc.description.abstract: Water is a valuable resource with a range of connection to economic and social activity in all countries. In Lao PDR the economic activities of agricultu… World Bank Open Knowledge Repository — 'waste' search · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Technical Guidance on Natural Capital Accounting in Lao PDR for Forest Services and Benefits 2015, 2020, 2024 dc.title: Technical Guidance on Natural Capital Accounting in Lao PDR for Forest Services and Benefits 2015, 2020, 2024 dc.contributor.author: World Bank dc.description.abstract: This report presents technical guidance on Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) in Lao PDR, focusing on measuring forest services and benefits across 2015, 2020, and 2024. The report outlines the application of the System … World Bank Open Knowledge Repository — 'waste' search · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Policy Brief for Natural Capital Accounting for Water Resource in Lao PDR dc.title: Policy Brief for Natural Capital Accounting for Water Resource in Lao PDR dc.contributor.author: World Bank dc.description.abstract: The policy brief Natural Capital Accounting for Water Resources in Lao PDR highlights the critical role of water in the country’s economic development, particularly for hydropower and agriculture. It presents findings from Water Supply and Use and Water … World Bank Open Knowledge Repository — 'waste' search · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Solutions for Mitigating Air Pollution from Agricultural Burning in Lao People’s Democratic Republic dc.title: Solutions for Mitigating Air Pollution from Agricultural Burning in Lao People’s Democratic Republic dc.contributor.author: World Bank dc.description.abstract: Critical knowledge gaps constrain the development of an effective strategy for Lao PDR to curtail open biomass burning and abate its resulting air-polluting emissions. One is the lack of reliable, quality-controlled time-series… World Bank Open Knowledge Repository — 'waste' search · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Natural Capital Accounting in Lao PDR Technical Report: Accounting for Forest Extent 2000-2022 dc.title: Natural Capital Accounting in Lao PDR Technical Report: Accounting for Forest Extent 2000-2022 dc.contributor.author: World Bank dc.description.abstract: The report presents technical guidance on Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) in Lao PDR, focusing on forest extent over the period 2000–2022. It applies the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA) framework to systematically… World Bank Open Knowledge Repository — 'waste' search · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Plutonium compound unlocks rare topological quantum behavior with potential nuclear science applications Plutonium is one of the most complex elements in the periodic table. First synthesized and isolated in 1940 by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, plutonium has been studied closely for more than eight decades. It's most often associated with its role in nuclear security, but it's also vital to nuclear power, where it is produced in reactors and can be recycled as fuel. Despit… Phys.org — recycling search feed · 29 Jun 2026