The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties, better known as Cop26, held in Glasgow, UK, is a crucial opportunity for world leaders to gather and agree how nations will work together to reduce and mitigate the impacts of climate change. There is much at stake, and many political, economic and societal factors are involved in overcoming this global challenge. One thing of which we can be certain is that chemical science will make a significant contribution to the innovations and technologies needed for a greener future.
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to fund seven year project headed by sustainable chemistry pioneer Paul Anastas
Research demonstrates new ways to remediate plastic and upcycle chemicals derived from waste
Team proposes how to broaden and standardise biological testing in sustainable chemical research
The Royal Society of Chemistry aims to use Cop26 as a springboard to a more sustainable future. Rachel Brazil reports
Hydrochloric acid dissolves salts that gum-up reaction process
Government will subsidise electricity-intensive industries as part of support for eight key sectors
DRC government is intervening to revive prices and stabilise supply chains
A carbon-neutral future depends on smarter materials and circular thinking
Carbon dioxide captured from fermentation in a scalable, selective and sustainable manner
Carbon capture and low-carbon hydrogen are central to any possibility of supplying liquid fuels compatible with net zero, reports Andy Extance
Dual catalyst system operates under ambient conditions, offering a way to reduce ammonia production’s environmental impact
The biophysical chemist on the link between climbing and reducing the use of toxic chemicals
Paul Anastas talks to Chemistry World about organising call for chemistry to transform itself and make the world more sustainable
‘Father of green chemistry’ Paul Anastas among those spearheading call to action
Capillary-driven flow distributes reagents evenly
Readers share memories of home chemistry and concerns about carbon capture, and more
Are governments ready to act?
Textiles based on agricultural waste, algae and fungi are being developed to improve the environmental impact of the fashion industry
The country is already behind on targets to capture carbon dioxide and is playing catch up
Fermentation can improve sustainability at competitive costs
Oil industry is broadly looking to cut costs, increase oil and gas production and cut renewable investments
Motorsports are saving the world
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