The batteries used in our phones, devices and even cars rely on metals like lithium and cobalt, sourced through intensive and invasive mining.
Green Battery Discovery Turns Trash into Treasure
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Prime Apple-Growing Areas in Us Face Increasing Climate Risks
Some of the most productive apple regions in America are facing big challenges from a changing climate, according to a Washington State University study.
Climate Extremes in 2024 ‘Wreaking Havoc’ on the Global Water Cycle
2024 was another year of record-breaking temperatures, driving the global water cycle to new climate extremes and contributing to ferocious floods and crippling droughts, a new report led by The Australian National University (ANU) shows.
Citizen Science Reveals Insight Into Jupiter
Collaborative work by amateur and professional astronomers has helped to resolve a long-standing misunderstanding about the composition of Jupiter’s clouds.
From E-waste to Gold: A Pathway to CO2 Sustainability
A Cornell-led research team has developed a method for extracting gold from electronics waste, then using the recovered precious metal as a catalyst for converting carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas, to organic materials.
Severe Cold Spells May Persist Because of Warming, Not in Spite of It
Huge swaths of North America are facing subfreezing temperatures this week as cold Arctic air pushes southward.
