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EU Export Policies: Double Standards on Toxic...

Introduction The European Union's export policies in 2025 reveal a...

Effects of Continental Glacier Melt on Arctic Coastal Carbon...

Introduction The Arctic is undergoing rapid transformation due to climate...

Pollution Control

Brazil’s Energy Transition: Renewable Trends Shaping 2025 and Beyond

Introduction Brazil's energy landscape in 2025 exemplifies a successful yet evolving transition toward sustainability. Drawing from exhaustive data, the country's electricity generation is dominated by renewables, with hydropower at around 55%, wind at 16%, and solar at 11% from September 2024 to August 2025, totaling over 88% low-carbon sources {1}{4}. This positions Brazil as having the cleanest power sector among...

The Ravaged Lands of Donbas: Environmental Devastation from the Ukraine War

KEY FIGURES: Carbon Footprint: The war has resulted in significant greenhouse gas emissions, with estimates suggesting around 175 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent in the first two years alone {1}. Environmental Crimes: Over 8,000 environmental crimes have been recorded, with damages exceeding 85 billion euros {3}. Forest Damage: Approximately 425,000 hectares of forests have been damaged or destroyed {1}. ...

Europe’s Push for Sustainable Farming Amid Export Controversies

The European Union's ambitious goals to slash pesticide use—aiming for a 50% reduction by 2025, 80% by 2030, and complete phase-out by 2035 under the Sustainable Use Regulation (SUR)—reflect...

The Growing Crisis of Oceanic Plastic Pollution: Inside the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 2025

Introduction Oceanic plastic pollution has escalated into one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, with the Great Pacific Garbage Patch serving as its stark emblem. Discovered in...

Biofuels: Environmental Impacts and Sustainable Development Trends in 2025

Introduction Biofuels, derived from organic materials like crops, waste, and algae, are pivotal in the transition to sustainable energy. Primarily used for transportation—such as ethanol blends in gasoline and biodiesel...

Biofuels: Environmental Impact and Sustainability Trends in 2025

Introduction Biofuels, derived from organic materials like crops, waste, and algae, have surged in prominence as nations strive to meet climate targets. According to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook, biofuels are...

Stand-Up Paddleboard Market Trends and Environmental Impacts

Introduction The global stand-up paddleboard market is booming in 2025, valued at around USD 1.9 billion in 2024 and forecasted to reach USD 4.78 billion by 2033 at a CAGR...

Mycelium Packaging: A Sustainable Promise with Challenges Looming

Biodegradability and Environmental Impact Mycelium packaging offers significant environmental benefits over traditional plastics and bioplastics. Data from Digicomply (2024) highlight that mycelium can decompose in home compost settings within just...

Biofuels: A Green Solution or an Environmental Liability ?

The Promises of Biofuels: Climate Benefits versus Environmental Costs Biofuels like corn ethanol and soy biodiesel have been promoted for their potential to reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional fossil...

Global plastic production exceeds 400 million metric tonnes annually

Introduction In a world drowning in discarded plastics, the promise of recycling shines as a beacon of hope. Yet, evidence mounts that this promise may be more illusion than solution....

Navigating the Plastic Tide: Assessing Recycling’s Role in Ocean Conservation

Introduction: The Plastic Predicament The world's oceans, majestic and teeming with life, face an invisible but pervasive threat—plastic pollution. While plastic recycling programs have been touted as a key solution,...

Decarbonized Transportation: What Technology for 2040?

Decarbonizing Transportation: Current Situation and Challenges In 2023, transportation accounts for nearly 16% of global greenhouse gas emissions. According to the International Energy Agency, electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to...

Ocean Plastics: An Underestimated Marine Disaster

Ocean Plastics: The Alarming Scale of Microplastic Pollution Plastic pollution has invaded our oceans on a staggering scale. According to a recent study published in *Nature Communications* (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-36479-z) microplastics have...

Fast fashion pollution: the toxic underside of fashion and the green illusion

Fast fashion pollution: an out-of-control textile industry By 2025, over 100 billion garments are produced each year worldwide, twice as many as 15 years ago. According to the Ellen MacArthur...