Sustainability

Geothermal energy from Earth’s crust could be used to pull carbon out of the sky

While it may seem daunting, there are still many things we can do individually to slow climate change

Solar geoengineering holds promise for reducing global temperatures. Absent international agreements, it could also spark conflict.

Germany has declared last-minute opposition to a landmark European Union law to end sales of CO2-emitting cars in 2035

5 min read// From Nespresso pods made of paper to Stouffer’s trays made with 30% recycled plastic, the CPG giant is finding novel ways to improve some of the millions of pounds of packaging material it uses.

Not only do mushrooms serve as a nutritious source for millions of people with food insecurity, but it also helps with capturing carbon.

“The goal has been to get people to hold on to products longer, which was seen as inherently more sustainable,”

With collaborators from Missouri University of Science & Technology and GTI Energy, Xinhua Liang plans to develop an economical process to convert carbon dioxide and solid waste into carbon-negative concrete products.

Are lithium batteries sustainable enough to fulfill the dream of the electric-car revolution?

Half of the globe’s crop productivity comes from a key fertilizer ingredient that’s nonrenewable—and literally washing away.

The power to fight human diseases put genome editing on the map. But similar technology could help crops withstand the stress of climate change.

“Mixed with sugar, the beetles supposedly taste just like real meat. They could also become alternatives to sausages or chicken nuggets.”