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Watch the First Passenger Ship to Use a Rotor Sail
Use of the rotor sail is expected to cut fuel consumption and also reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 900 metric tons annually.
Pathogen Levels Underestimated by Water Safety Checks, According to Report
According to a report from Brunel University London, deadly bacteria in drinking water storage tanks — the kind found on roofs or in public building basements —is often overlooked by traditional health and safety tests.
Mapping the Potential of Rare-earth Resources in Deep-sea Mud Off Japan
Deep-sea mud off of Japan is estimated to contain more than 16 million tons of rare-earth elements and yttrium.
Endangered Whale Washes Ashore in Spain with 64 Pounds of Plastic and Other Debris in its Stomach
In yet another example of how overwhelmed our oceans are with plastic waste, a young sperm whale washed ashore in Spain, weighed down with 64 pounds of plastic and other debris in its stomach and intestines.
Mighty Wind Turbine Installed in Aberdeen Bay
A Vestas 8.8-megawatt-capacity offshore wind turbine has been installed at the European Offshore Wind Deployment Center off the coast of Scotland.
Rivers All Around the World Coursing with Pharma Waste
With significant implications for the environment, both over-the-counter and prescription drug waste is surging through rivers all over the world, according to recent research.
Hydrocarbon-hungry Bacterium Could Mop Up Oil Spills
An enzyme derived from a bacterium cleans soil contaminated by petroleum-based products in a simple, effective and environmentally-friendly manner.
Underwater Geolocation Technique Takes Cues from Nature
Marine animals such as mantis shrimp and squid have inspired a new mode of underwater navigation that allows for greater accuracy.
Employee Benefit Trends in the US: Small Firms at a Severe Disadvantage
How do insurance benefits compare between large and small companies?
Chinese Government Previews Mega Bridge
Nine years in the making, the world's longest sea bridge, connecting Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China, made its debut this week thanks to a preview offered by the Chinese government.
Semi-automated Subsea ROVs Enable Faster and Safer Projects for Oil and Gas Industry
RTI’s automation software to power TechnipFMC’s new generation of remote underwater robotics
Survey Reveals That People are Willing to Pay to Improve Water Quality
The study, "Water quality improvements elicit consistent willingness-to-pay for the enhancement of forested watershed ecosystem services," was published in Ecosystem Services.
Consumers to Pay Bottle Deposit in the UK
In a bid to fight pollution, Britain announced this week that it plans to charge consumers a deposit on single-use drink containers sold in England.
Protecting Coral Reefs with Floating Film
An ultra-thin surface film shows promise as a tool to protect the Great Barrier Reef from the impacts of coral bleaching.
ESA Looking at Ocean Plastic Pollution from Space
To better assess the severity of ocean plastic pollution, the European Space Agency (ESA) is taking a big-picture look at the issue…from space.
Adidas Sold 1 Million Pairs of Ocean Plastic Sneakers in 2017
Since introducing a shoe line that includes parts made from recycled plastic, Adidas is announcing that it sold 1 million pairs of the eco-friendly sneakers in 2017.
Some Brand-Name Bottled Waters Contaminated With Plastic Particles, According to Report
Some of the world’s most popular bottled water brands, according to a recently published report, contain an unwanted ingredient: plastic.
Boaty McBoatface as a Sentinel of Safe Seabed Carbon Storage
The autonomous sub can be controlled and monitored by shore-bound staff and can follow a CO2 pipeline from shore to a storage site, patrol and return.
Researchers Discover that Flash Floods Carry Significiant Amount of Microplastics from Rivers to the Sea
While looking at the impact of microplastics on U.K. waterways over the course of several years, researchers from the University of Manchester discovered that flash floods had carried a significant amount of microplastics from rivers and streams to the ocean.
Scientists Develop Inexpensive Device to Test Drinking Water for Arsenic
With World Health Organization estimates of around 140 million people having to drink water containing unsafe levels of arsenic, scientists from UCL and Imperial College London have created an affordable and easy-to-use arsenic sensor.