S. Korean researchers turn CO2 into industrial gas
Oct 31, 2021 23:35 pm UTC| Science Nature Economy
A South Korean research team has developed a catalyst and processing technology that converts carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide (CO), an industrial gas. Carbon monoxide is used in metal fabrication, electronics,...
Oct 31, 2021 23:29 pm UTC| Nature
Glaciers are not just spectacular indicators of climate change as they shrink and disappear due to global warming. They are also, for many communities, an irreplaceable source of fresh water. During the melting season...
Coca-Cola Philippines vows to phase out plastic sachets, straws
Oct 30, 2021 23:23 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) pledged to stop the production of plastic sachets for its powdered concentrates brand, Eight OClock, and to replace plastic straws with paper straws for its Nutriboost dairy...
Disney to drop environment-friendly Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars NFTs via Veve app
Oct 30, 2021 14:54 pm UTC| Digital Currency Nature Economy
The Walt Disney Company will launch environment-friendly non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles from Disney Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more via the Veve app on November 12 to celebrate the first annual Disney+ Day....
Seoul to replace gas-powered delivery motorcycles with electric models
Oct 30, 2021 07:34 am UTC| Nature Economy
Seoul will replace all 215,000 combustion engine delivery motorbikes and old diesel-fueled parcel trucks with electric models by 2025 in cooperation with the central government and related industries. There are 215,000...
Jeju United football club recycles plastic bottles to make uniforms with help of fans
Oct 28, 2021 23:50 pm UTC| Nature Sports Economy
South Korean football club Jeju United flaunted their blue uniform made from recycled plastic bottles last Sunday, instead of the official orange, at a home game against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at home. The football...
S. Korean research institute sells tech for producing biodegradable plastic using cow manure
Oct 28, 2021 23:49 pm UTC| Science Nature Economy
The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) has transferred its technology for producing biodegradable plastic using radiated cow manure to a local eco-friendly plastic maker for 30 million won and a royalty of 2.5...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects