Environmental science
The latest chemistry news and research on environmental science, including atmosphere, climate, water and space, from the Royal Society of Chemistry's magazine, Chemistry World
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BusinessOil and gas industry emissions are not on track to hit climate goals
Several big firms have rolled back their targets, saying governments need to set pace with policy
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ResearchPFAS levels in the environment have been significantly underestimated
20 years’ worth of environmental samples reveal up to 80% exceed drinking water standards
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BusinessRail company will pay $600 million to settle East Palestine lawsuits
Norfolk Southern reaches agreement to resolve litigation related to last year’s train derailment that spilled hazardous chemical cargo
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NewsUS finally gets nationwide regulation of PFAS in drinking water
Long-awaited rule is significantly stricter and covers six PFAS, with a five-year phase in for water utilities
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Research‘Low-VOC’ paints may still release harmful volatiles
New analysis finds volatile compounds and potential allergens in several popular water-based paints
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NewsEPA’s clean air rule cuts chemical plant pollution
New regulation affects about 200 facilities in the US, reducing emissions of ethylene oxide, chloroprene and three other chemicals
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ResearchCertain household chemicals could pose a threat to brain health, research suggests
Cell and animal tests suggest two classes of common chemicals might play a role in neurological disease
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ResearchSimulations track how MOFs adsorb water, one molecule at a time
‘You can almost drink our water model because it’s so realistic’
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LinkWater at interfaces Faraday Discussion
This Faraday Discussion combines different approaches, both experimental and theoretical, to further our understanding of the fundamental properties of water at interfaces.
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ResearchAnalysis of three French chemistry labs shows how they could halve their carbon footprint by 2030
Open-source tool helps researchers evaluate a series of carbon mitigation strategies
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ResearchMonitoring PFAS pollutants in king penguins
New insight into how organohalogen pollutants affect seabirds
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Business3M finalises PFAS settlement with US water suppliers
Court-approved scheme will see up to $12.5 billion to fund cleanup of public drinking water systems
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FeatureThe oceans’ climate challenge
Nina Notman speaks to the researchers unpicking the many ways the climate crisis is impacting our oceans – and vice versa
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FeatureThe chemists dedicated to making drinking water safer
Across the world, scientists use a variety of techniques to analyse and treat water to ensure it’s safe for us to drink. Julia Robinson talks to some of the people involved
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FeatureIndustry’s water sustainability crisis
As the chemical industry decarbonises, will it require more water? Angeli Mehta looks at whether there is enough to go round
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OpinionWatching the water with the help of citizen scientists
Why we should all be keeping an eye on our water supply
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OpinionWater isn’t normal
Despite its familiarity, water is a chemical oddity. But that’s what makes it fascinating
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ResearchMicroplastics passed on during cell division
New research sheds light on the influence of microplastics on cellular processes
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ResearchCarbon-negative decking could lock up CO2 equivalent to taking 50,000 cars off the road
New material stores more carbon dioxide than is released during its lifecycle and is 18% cheaper