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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Energy recovery from waste is an environmental solution, not a setback

The article discusses the importance of waste-to-energy (WtE) technology in addressing the waste management crisis in Brazil, emphasizing its role as a complementary solution to recycling.

Mar 23 • 01:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

What is the Triangle on Packaging Hiding and Why Is It Important for Everyone?

Environmental experts emphasize that the success of recycling depends more on household decisions than on technology or factories.

Mar 20 • 09:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Drone Technology Applied to Crop Protection and Reduced Environmental Impact

Drone technology for agriculture is being showcased by Summit Agro at a major agro-industrial exhibition in Argentina.

Mar 17 • 10:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

From Ocean to Table.. Scientists Transform Plastic Waste into Vinegar

Canadian scientists have developed a new technology to convert plastic waste into acetic acid, the main component of vinegar, addressing the pressing environmental crisis of plastic pollution.

Mar 17 • 04:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Flying electric boats want to take the world by storm

Sweden's Candela is constructing twelve electric hydrofoil ferries that are more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional options.

Mar 16 • 13:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Carbon Capture Energizes the Fossil Fuel Sector in Brazil as a Chance for Survival

Brazil's fossil fuel sector is optimistic about carbon capture technology as a means to ensure its continued operations amid environmental pressures.

Mar 14 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Autism: Are There More Cases or Overdiagnosis? A Specialist Explains Environmental Impact and the Role of Screens

The article discusses the dramatic increase in autism diagnoses and the potential factors contributing to this phenomenon, including environmental impacts and early exposure to screens.

Mar 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Most of Paraná Should Experience Sunshine and Heat in the Last Weekend of Summer; See Weather Forecast by Region

The last weekend of summer 2025/2026 in Paraná is expected to be sunny and warm, according to the state’s environmental technology monitoring system Simepar.

Mar 13 • 15:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Technology for a more sustainable fashion in Latin America

The fashion sector in Latin America is at a turning point, confronting significant challenges related to water usage and environmental impact.

Mar 11 • 14:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Acknowledges environmental crime – yet the corporate giant avoids prosecution

Svensk freonåtervinning has admitted to environmental violations, but the preliminary investigation against the company was dropped due to uncertainties related to AI technology.

Mar 11 • 10:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Green roofs - nature above your head, which is now even safer thanks to Czech scientists

The article discusses advancements in green roof technology in Czechia that enhance safety and environmental benefits, attributed to local scientists' research.

Mar 11 • 08:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Archaeology in the Amazon gains strength with technology and more funds

Recent advancements in technology, particularly Lidar, are transforming the field of archaeology in the Amazon by uncovering ancient civilizations previously thought to be non-existent due to environmental challenges.

Mar 10 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘Hoppers: Operation Beaver’ arrives in Ecuadorian theaters with an animated adventure that combines technology, humor, and nature

Disney and Pixar's animated film 'Hoppers: Operation Beaver' premieres in Ecuador, blending technology, humor, and nature in a story about environmental conservation.

Mar 5 • 19:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Engineer Creates Houses with Plastic Bottles, Reduces Construction Costs by up to 40%, Reuses Tons of Waste, and Expands Project to Vulnerable Communities

German engineer Andreas Froese has developed an innovative building method using plastic bottles, resulting in significant cost savings and environmental benefits.

Mar 3 • 10:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Hybrid Cars: A Revolution in Driving That Combines the Silence of Electricity with the Roar of Fuel

Hybrid cars represent a transformative evolution in the automotive industry, merging electric silence with traditional fuel engines.

Mar 3 • 04:20 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Conrad Black: The high cost of climate alarmism

Conrad Black critiques the extensive financial investments made in fighting climate change, arguing that they have yielded little tangible results.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The eVTOL Flying Car and the Future of Mobility

A new electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flying car has been unveiled in Tokyo, designed for urban mobility as an aerotaxi, offering environmental benefits from reduced emissions and noise pollution.

Feb 24 • 10:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Kim Hyung-min's Research Team Develops Real-Time Capture and Analysis Technology for Underwater Micro and Nano Plastics

A research team led by Professor Kim Hyung-min at Kookmin University has developed an innovative technology that captures and analyzes micro and nano plastics in real time within water bodies.

Feb 24 • 01:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Watch the Amazon Agro this Sunday, February 22, 2026

The article highlights various major news events, including international drug violence, tragic accidents, and unique environmental initiatives.

Feb 22 • 23:21 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

New Study: How Much Can Bidirectional Charging Save

A new pilot project in Gothenburg highlights the financial and environmental benefits of bidirectional charging technology for electric vehicles.

Feb 22 • 13:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Three decades in the service of clean water and people in Estonia

The EY Estonia Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 gala celebrated Christina Jörg for her three decades of dedication to ensuring access to clean drinking water for Estonian citizens.

Feb 20 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Almi Marine-Two new Ultramax bulk carriers

Almi Marine has contracted the construction of two next-generation Ultramax bulk carriers, set for delivery in 2029, to enhance its fleet with advanced technology and compliance with future environmental regulations.

Feb 16 • 08:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Improved Technology: Environmentally Friendly Cooling with Magnetic Force

Researchers in Darmstadt have developed a new environmentally friendly cooling technology utilizing magnetic cooling methods that do not rely on harmful refrigerants.

Feb 16 • 05:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Satellite monitoring generates nearly R$ 5 million in fines for environmental crimes in western São Paulo

Satellite technology has proven effective in combating illegal deforestation in western São Paulo, resulting in nearly R$ 5 million in fines in 2025.

Feb 14 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency appeals the permit for Volvo's battery factory in Mariestad

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency has accepted the permit for Volvo's battery factory but is appealing for a stricter time limit of 12 years to ensure the use of the best available technology and modern environmental conditions.

Feb 13 • 17:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The race to develop electric car batteries heats up among major companies

The competition to develop electric car batteries has intensified, becoming not just an environmental battle but also an industrial and political one among China, the USA, and the EU.

Feb 13 • 08:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘SMR Special Law’ Passed in National Assembly… Environmental Groups Criticize ‘Unverified Technology and Favoritism’

The South Korean National Assembly passed a special law supporting the development of small modular reactors (SMRs), prompting environmental groups to criticize it as an irresponsible decision risking the nation's resources with unverified technology.

Feb 12 • 10:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

15 minutes loading... 4 minutes unloading! Salt transportation will be superfast with the help of the railways

Indian Railways has introduced new technology to make salt transportation faster and easier through experimental trials in Gandhidham, Gujarat.

Feb 11 • 10:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

A new study reveals the damage that artificial intelligence will cause to the environment

A study highlights the environmental impact of artificial intelligence, projecting significant carbon emissions as the industry grows.

Feb 9 • 09:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence Provides Insights for Wildlife Conservation in Alaska: What's the Story?

The article discusses how artificial intelligence is being utilized in Alaska to track and care for brown bear populations amidst environmental changes.

Feb 9 • 06:55 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Skyscrapers: From Carbon Castles to Digital Lungs Reviving Cities

The article discusses the evolution of skyscrapers from being seen as environmental hazards to becoming technologically advanced structures that improve urban air quality.

Feb 8 • 06:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The Fat Cow or the Fat Cow

The article discusses the technological choices and economic and environmental models necessary for the Argentine cattle ranching industry during prosperous times.

Feb 5 • 19:47 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Revolutionary technology developed: 'Our biobased foil can decompose in just a few days'

A Croatian duo has developed a biobased, biodegradable foil that can decompose in days, significantly reducing the environmental impact of plastic waste.

Feb 4 • 18:54 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

European Stock Market Starts: Investors Should Focus on These Growth Stocks

European growth stocks present exciting opportunities for investors across various sectors, including defense, environmental technology, and software, with promising newcomers like Steyr Motors showing significant revenue growth and potential in the US market.

Jan 6 • 06:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Why You Don't Need to Say 'Thank You' to ChatGPT

The article discusses the underlying energy consumption and resource usage of AI systems like ChatGPT, emphasizing that the interaction may seem immaterial, but it has significant environmental impacts.

Jan 5 • 09:57 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China’s emission-free tech boosts productivity 3-fold, debunks Trump’s green burden theory

A new Chinese technology significantly reduces carbon emissions while tripling the productivity of high-value chemical production, challenging the notion that environmental policies harm economic growth.

Jan 4 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Journalism with Scientific Rigor to Understand Why What We Eat Defines Our Climate Future

The article discusses the critical role of food journalism in addressing political, environmental, and health issues surrounding our diets and their impact on climate change.

Dec 29 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

"Sticking to past technology" - Top official criticizes combustion engine phase-out reform

Germany's Environment Agency President Dirk Messner criticizes the current approach to environmental policy, stating that delaying goals and deadlines for the phase-out of combustion engines is both ecologically and economically harmful.

Dec 26 • 23:43 UTC

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