
As wildfires grow larger and more frequent across the West, researchers from Colorado, Utah, and California are digging into how smoke affects the air-and our health. In a new study published in the journal Atmospheric Environment, the team shows that large wildfires, like those we’ve seen in Colorado, Oregon, and California in recent years, produce…

If you’re looking to reduce your chances of developing lung disease, say experts at UC San Francisco, then it may be smart to avoid inhaling cannabis. A new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine found that inhaling marijuana every day is associated with a 44% increased chance of developing asthma. It also increased the odds…

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new report titled “Saving lives, spending less”, revealing that an additional investment of just US$3 per person annually in tackling noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) could yield economic benefits of up to US$1 trillion by 2030. Alongside the report, WHO shared new analysis of country-level progress in reducing NCD…

Image courtesy UK Power Networks Three of Britain’s’ leading energy networks – UK Power Networks, Cadent and SGN – have joined forces to launch a first-of-its-kind ‘Common Ask Template’ to cut admin and speed up delivery of local net zero projects. According to the networks, the template marks the first time that local authorities can…

NoPalm Ingredients, a biotech pioneer producing sustainable palm oil alternatives through fermentation, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Milcobel, a leading Belgian dairy cooperative, aimed at scaling the production of circular, sustainable alternatives to palm oil. Through a strategic alliance, Milcobel is able to get feedstock for NoPalm Ingredients’ demonstration factory and further valorise…

Rhopoint Components Ltd. a specialist technical distributor of precision electronic components and sensors is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary in September 2025. Since its founding in 1975, the company has established a reputation for design-led distribution, delivering engineering solutions that meet the most demanding requirements across aerospace, oil, gas, EV, automotive, medical, energy and…

Greenback Recycling Technologies has announced that its Enval advanced recycling module has been deployed for the first time in the United Kingdom. It will go through a six-month commissioning and trial phase at the facilities of global packaging leader Amcor in Heanor, Derbyshire. This important move is the first time a major European packaging company…

Cambodia province of Kampong Chnang. Image courtesy ADB The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $52.72 million loan for the Grid Expansion Project in Cambodia. The project will strengthen the country’s transmission network to integrate more renewable energy into the national grid and help meet rising electricity demand. Cambodia’s grid was built for conventional…

Hot Pickle, an award-winning experiential firm, introduces Hot Pickle Innovation Lab, a daring new innovation section devoted to addressing some of the most important issues and prospects influencing culinary culture going forward. Over the past ten years, the Hot Pickle Innovation Lab has been quietly growing, providing significant insights and innovative projects for global leaders…