(113) Where Does the Airplane Waste Go After Landing ?
Airplane waste is safely stored in sealed onboard tanks during the flight. Once the plane lands, specialized ground crews connect a waste truck (often called a “honey wagon”) to the aircraft’s external ports to pump out the waste and blue deodorizing chemicals. This tank is designed to be airtight and secure, and it remains sealed […]
(112) Marine Oil Spill Clean-Up On Technologies With Recent Trends
When oil spills, it causes immediate environmental disaster by coating wildlife, destroying ecosystems, and releasing toxic chemicals. The oil spreads via wind and currents, undergoing weathering—evaporation, dispersion, and emulsification—which determines its persistence. Response typically involves containment (booms), removal (skimmers), and cleanup. When oil spills into the ocean, it can spread at rates exceeding 100 feet […]
(111) The Surprising Importance of Mosquitoes to the Environment
Mosquitoes play a significant role in ecosystems as a vital food source for birds, bats, fish, and insects, particularly during their aquatic larval stage. They also contribute to nutrient cycling in wetlands and serve as pollinators when feeding on nectar, their presence helps support various food chains. Although they are generally considered pests due to […]
(110) Malaysia And The Ocean Cleanup Extend Cooperation
The Ocean Cleanup, the international non-profit project with the mission of ridding the world’s oceans of plastic, and the Government of Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, expanding and strengthening their collaboration on reducing plastic pollution in rivers in Malaysia. In the Memorandum, the Government of Malaysia and The Ocean Cleanup will endeavor to […]
(109) Ethiopia Is The Leader In African Green Development
Ethiopia’s green legacy initiative is setting a powerful example for climate action, with millions of trees planted and a bold vision for a sustainable future in Africa. Since the inception of the ‘’Green Legacy’’ initiative in 2019 a total of 40 billion seedlings have been planted in the last six years. The total land covered […]
(108) Instagram Teen Accounts: Just One Front In The Fight For Mental Health
It’s good news that Instagram has launched stricter controls for teen accounts, strengthening privacy settings for those under 18. Underage users’ accounts are now automatically set to private mode. The platform is also implementing tighter restrictions on the type of content teens can browse and blocking material deemed sensitive, such as posts related to cosmetic […]
(107) Butterflies Are Disappearing At a ‘Catastrophic’ Rate Globally
Butterflies are disappearing because of insecticides, climate change and habitat loss, with the number of the winged beauties down 22% since 2000, a new study finds. Butterflies are pollinators, picking up pollen on their legs and bodies as they feed on nectar from one flower and carrying it to the next. In their caterpillar stage, […]
(106) New Hydrogel Material Removes Microplastics From Water
A hybrid silica gel, developed by a non-profit start-up in Germany, acts like “magic glue” to remove microplastics from drinking water by making them stick together and float to the surface for easy removal. This gel, developed by the non-profit company Wasser 3.0, is made primarily from carbon and silica, a natural mineral found in […]
(105) Tire Shredding Machine Which Process 30 Tons of Tires Per Hour
This machine processes an impressive 30 tons of tires per hour, transforming old, discarded tires into valuable raw materials for various applications. Turning them into rubber crumb which can then be used on roads or in playgrounds as well. Tire shredders play a pivotal role in the tire recycling ecosystem. By efficiently shredding tires, valuable […]
(104) From Forgotten Grain to Superfood, Millets’ Comeback in Health and Nutrition
“Millets, once seen as “poor man’s food,” are now celebrated for their health benefits and sustainability, emerging as a powerful solution for nutrition and climate change.” Millets don’t need a lot water to grow, nor any pesticides or fertilisers. This has a direct impact on the soil, the ecology and finally, the food we eat. […]