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A new approach developed by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis converts nitrogen waste into valuable chemical product.

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A new study from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute found that unnecessary imaging studies in Original Medicare are associated with up to 129 kT of CO2 emissions 鈥� the same as would be produced from powering a town of over 70,000 people for a year.

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In a new study, scientists have evaluated the effectiveness of satellite technology in tracking carbon emissions from thermal power plants, revealing critical gaps in existing monitoring systems. By identifying key limitations in spatial resolution, precision, and monitoring frequency, the research proposes significant technological advancements to improve global carbon stocktake accuracy.

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Researchers have developed a new material that, by harnessing the power of sunlight, can clear water of dangerous pollutants.

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Researchers have developed a low-cost, durable, do-it-yourself system that works as well as more expensive HEPA filters to clear indoor air pollutants such as smoke 鈥� or possibly limit the impact of airborne disease spread. They will present their results at the ACS Spring 2025 Digital Meeting.

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Los investigadores han desarrollado un sistema de bajo costo, duradero y de bricolaje que funciona tan bien como los filtros HEPA m谩s caros para eliminar contaminantes interiores del aire, como el humo, o posiblemente limitar el impacto de la propagaci贸n de enfermedades transmitidas por el aire. Presentar谩n sus resultados en el Encuentro digital de primavera de 2025 de la ACS.

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A pioneering study has introduced an innovative framework to evaluate global inequalities in Particulate Matte (PM2.5) exposure and ecological possession, shedding light on the growing environmental disparities across nations.

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Pharmaceutical chemicals entering waterways can have long-term consequences for aquatic, human and environmental health. Researcher Joseph Aladekoyi is studying the impact of pharmaceutical drugs entering freshwater ecosystems.

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The EPA鈥檚 network consistently failed to capture air quality in communities of color across six major pollutants. The monitors are the key data source driving decisions about pollution reduction, urban planning and public health initiatives. The data may misrepresent pollution concentrations, leaving marginalized groups at risk.

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As the seasons shift and we transition from winter to spring, many things change, including allergies. Does your nose feel itchy when the weather changes? Maybe you sneeze a lot, your eyes water or you have a slight cough. If so, you might have seasonal allergies.

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A team of researchers led by Dr. Jong Min Kim, Center for Extreme Materials Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Dr. Sang-rok Oh, Center for Computational Science, Dr. Sang Soo Han, Center for Computational Science, Prof. Kwang-hyung Lee, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), and Dr. Joonhee Moon, Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), developed a highly efficient mesoporous catalyst that can effectively produce hydrogen peroxide even in air supply environments with low oxygen concentrations and neutral electrolytes by introducing mesopores into the carbon catalyst.

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Pork accounts for at least 60% of all meat eaten in China, but its popularity exacts a heavy toll on the environment that has proven tricky to resolve until now.

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When a company misses an earnings target, it usually faces some backlash: a drop in stock prices, negative headlines, and sometimes even CEO turnover.

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Researchers from the University of Utah and University of California set out to compare how freeway emissions trends differed in their states鈥� largest metropolitan areas, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles.

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A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health focuses on the powerful role our surroundings play in shaping dementia risk.

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What if plastics could self-destruct when their time as a useful product ends? Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories are exploring this concept in one of their latest projects.

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A study conducted by Cornell University and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), both members of the Amazon Waters Alliance, reveals that small, abundant, and nutritious fish species in the Amazon can be a solution for both public health and biodiversity conservation.

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A pioneering study has uncovered a novel approach to detoxifying toxic arsenic in contaminated soils, offering hope for tackling one of the world鈥檚 most pressing environmental health challenges.