Environmental science
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NewsCooking up a storm with fertiliser
Scientists find a novel way to recycle waste oil – using it as fertiliser
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NewsCatalyst makes liquid fuels from renewable resources
A step closer to producing fuels for trucks and airplanes from biomass
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NewsEnvironmentally friendly rocket fuel
Using a compound without chlorine removes the risk of acid rain – with lesson starter slides
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NewsHousehold chemicals: a surprising air pollutant
Use the summary slide of this cutting edge research in your class
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FeaturePrecious water
Hayley Bennett investigates water treatment technologies that are saving lives where there are no taps or pipes
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FeatureBrick by brick
From green LEGO bricks to compostable shoes, Fiona Case investigates how Lego and Reebok are making biomaterials mainstream
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Magnificent moleculesPolyethylene terephthalate
Fernando Gomollón-Bel discovers the story of one of the most ubiquitous artificial compounds
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FeatureThe massive problem of microplastics
As plastics fill up and pollute our oceans, recognising their value rather than thinking of them as disposable could help us deal with what has turned into a large, global problem
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NewsHairy plants aid oil-absorbing material design
Leaves of weed could even be used to mop-up slicks
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