Sustainability

What price green space
David Lloyd Clubs, which describes itself as "Europe's leading health and wellness group," is planning to turn the green space in the left-hand panel (photographed on 20 March 2026) into a car park.
By Raymond G. Taylor14 days ago in Earth
From the Road to the Rubber: How Pyrolysis Carbon Black is Closing the Tire Loop. AI-Generated.
Every year, approximately one billion tires reach the end of their life. They pile up in landfills, clog waterways, or get illegally dumped. But to a growing number of engineers and entrepreneurs, these "waste" tires are anything but trash. They are a rich vein of valuable materials waiting to be recovered.
By beston14 days ago in Earth
Gas prices around the world
Due to conflict in the Middle East over the past three weeks, all parties involved have been bombing critical energy centers throughout the region. The earth has felt the impact of energy loss. Missiles hitting data centers and oil tankers have led to cloud interfaces being down along with oil reserves being lowered.
By Adrian Holman15 days ago in Earth
Do Animals Need Rights as People?
Animal rights: Jane Goodall In 2016, I was called on to the TV show the one show to discuss a film that I had just produced about a gorilla that could speak (or was speaking) to people which was called Koko.
By StoryNest16 days ago in Earth
Circularity of Waste Plastic: . AI-Generated.
The global plastic waste crisis is a critical environmental challenge. Despite efforts to improve recycling systems, a significant amount of plastic waste remains incinerated or sent to landfills, exacerbating pollution and resource depletion. In this context, pyrolysis technology offers a promising pathway to close the loop in the plastic lifecycle, turning waste plastics back into valuable feedstocks for plastic production. Through the innovative use of pyrolysis derivatives, such as pyrolysis oil, the circularity of plastic waste can be achieved, contributing to more sustainable plastic manufacturing.
By beston16 days ago in Earth
A Timely Reminder About The One Threat To Us All
It's still a collosal problem. And we are stuck between rocks and hardplaces, and getting more trapped by the year. And while everybody wants to scream, yell, and pound their fists about every other issue they claim to care about, people have slowly begun to voice their feelings much less about how petroleum is both pivotal to our existence, and a source of our problems.
By Jason Morton17 days ago in Earth
Turning Buildings into Carbon Sinks: The Biochar Revolution in Construction. AI-Generated.
The global construction industry is at a crossroads. Responsible for nearly 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions, the sector is under immense pressure to decarbonize. While "carbon neutral" was once the gold standard, a new contender has emerged that aims higher: Carbon-Negative Construction.
By beston17 days ago in Earth
Fast Radio Burst 121102
In 2012, astronomers detected a millisecond burst of radio energy more powerful than anything our Sun produces in an entire day, and when it kept repeating from the same spot in deep space, we realized something extraordinary was sending us signals we cannot explain.
By The Curious Writer17 days ago in Earth
The Tabby's Star Enigma
A star 1,400 light-years away is dimming by up to 22% in irregular patterns that break every rule of astronomy, and the explanation might be alien megastructures harvesting energy from their sun.
By The Curious Writer17 days ago in Earth
Oil Shock, Solar Surge
This conflict-driven oil shock (Feb–Mar 2026) closed the Strait of Hormuz and cut about 25% of global oil and gas supplies[1]. Prices spiked (Brent ~$100) and Gulf fields shut in[2]. Experts say this crisis proves why renewable energy (solar, wind, batteries, hydrogen) must now be fast-tracked to secure power and cut emissions[3][1].
By Futoshi Tachino18 days ago in Earth
Environmental Volunteering in Sri Lanka
Reforestation and tree planting is one of the best ways to give back to nature. When you travel, you contribute to air pollution in a very big way. Emissions from air travel being one of the main contributors of global warming, everyone who travel should find a way to at least compensate for some of the pollution they are responsible for.
By Jayantha Wijesingha18 days ago in Earth
How to Determine If Your Biochar is High Quality: A Guide to the Key Indicators. AI-Generated.
Biochar production is surging in popularity, driven by its applications in agriculture, carbon sequestration, and industrial filtration. However, not all biochar is created equal. If you have just pulled a batch from your kiln or received a shipment from a supplier, how can you tell if it is actually high quality?
By Bestonpyrolysis18 days ago in Earth