Environmental science – Page 62
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FeatureChemists on a mission
The dramatic footage from a humanitarian crisis rarely features chemists, but they can play a vital role. Fiona Case is inspired by some examples
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OpinionPeak oil is not a myth
Fracking won’t plug the gap in crude oil’s falling figures, says Chris Rhodes. Oil’s exhaustion is inevitable
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NewsEurope wants to get tough on plastic waste
Parliament sets its sights on lightweight carrier bags and ‘dangerous plastics’
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NewsPollution research sparks car control debate in China
Experts criticise study claiming vehicles are a minor source of particulate emissions
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Business
US chemical spill contaminates water supplies
Life beginning to return to normal for locals after being without potable water for several days
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NewsIconic carbon dioxide programme imperilled by funding shortfall
Scientists warn some monitoring could end in a matter of months and have appealed to the public for funds
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NewsFears over pesticide link to foetal brain harm
European food safety body lowers exposure levels for two neonicotinoid insecticides
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OpinionMpemba's mystery
Hot water sometimes freezes faster than cold. The reason still isn’t entirely clear
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OpinionCosmic Chemistry
Perhaps the island of stability lives among the stars instead of at the bottom of the periodic table
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NewsMercury levels falls in US women
Environmental Protection Agency believes women’s fish choices are responsible for the reduction
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NewsNasa probe sets off for Mars
Suite of instruments will investigate why the red planet’s atmosphere vanished, leaving it a drier, colder place
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NewsCarbon trading schemes debut in China
Local projects may be forerunners to a national scheme that will help China meet domestic emissions targets
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NewsEurope's manufacturing edge not leaking away
Permits to emit carbon dioxide are a minor concern for fossil-fuel reliant manufacturers, including chemicals – so far
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NewsPacific Coast climate alignment
Leaders of California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia sign climate pact to harmonise greenhouse gas emissions, account for carbon pollution
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Business
Air Products looks for alternative helium sources
Concerns over supplies lead to plan to extract the gas from carbon dioxide sinks
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NewsGlobal treaty on mercury emissions signed
Ratification of the Minamata Convention may still take five years and some green groups are disappointed by its lack of ambition
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NewsChina blamed for mercury on iconic Mount Fuji
Pollution research adds to simmering row between Japan and China over disputed islands
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NewsAustralian climate body saved by crowd sourced donations
Climate Council will continue to provide independent advice after raising A$1 million