Academic Advancements and Community Outreach Launching Pioneering Environmental Studies Programs Howard University has taken a leading role among Historically Black Colleges and Universities by starting an environmental studies program. Launched in 2016, the initiative is a significant stride in
The European Commission has taken a bold step by adopting a comprehensive new law targeting the EU building sector, a move crucial to its climate strategy. This groundbreaking directive mandates that, starting in 2030, all new buildings must achieve carbon neutrality. It imposes strict rules across
The EU has updated its Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) as part of the comprehensive REPowerEU Plan. This action underscores a commitment to curbing energy consumption and emissions, as the building sector is responsible for 40% of energy usage and a third of greenhouse gases in
Agriculture is at the forefront of an energy shift critical for both feeding a growing global populace and tackling climate change. As urgency mounts, the sector is embracing alternative fuels, a move that signals a significant transformation in farming practices. Reflecting its historical
Green Li-ion, a trailblazing startup from Singapore, is revolutionizing the field of battery recycling with its groundbreaking facility in Atoka, Oklahoma—North America's first to convert black mass directly into high-grade precursor cathode active material (pCAM). With a daily production c
Despite the conscientious efforts of many individuals who separate their garbage with the environment in mind, the harsh truth is that the optimism surrounding the recycling symbol on plastic items does not match the actual outcomes. The efficiency of recycling processes is overestimated, as