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A surreal illustration depicting air pollution in Nairobi, symbolizing the health impacts on residents.

Nairobi's Air Crisis: What Roads Are Exposing Residents to Toxic Pollution?

Discover the shocking levels of roadside air pollution in Nairobi and find out which roads are most affected. Learn about the health impacts and what can be done to mitigate this growing environmental crisis affecting Kenya's capital.

Beau Callahan in Climate & Environment November 2026 • 4 min read.

Daylight trough system illuminating a tropical office interior

Harnessing Daylight: Can Light Troughs Brighten the Future of Sustainable Office Design?

Discover how daylight troughs, innovative light redirection systems, can deeply illuminate office spaces, significantly cutting energy costs and boosting well-being, all while overcoming design and cost hurdles in the tropics.

Reese Marlowe in Climate & Environment November 2026 • 5 min read.

Wheat fields under a thermal gradient, symbolizing growing degree days.

Decoding Wheat: How Sowing Dates Impact Growth and Yield

Discover how different sowing dates affect the growth cycle and yield of wheat cultivars. Learn about growing degree-days and thermal summation to maximize productivity.

Nico Varela in Climate & Environment November 2026 • 4 min read.

Nano-materials adsorbing heavy metals in polluted water.

Heavy Metal Detox: Can Nano-Materials Clean Our Water?

Discover how scientists are using cutting-edge nano-materials to remove toxic heavy metals from industrial wastewater, making our water cleaner and safer.

Soraya Malik in Climate & Environment November 2026 • 4 min read.

Surreal illustration of intertwined roots and wires beneath a refinery, symbolizing the integration of nature and technology.

Turning Waste into Watts: Can Algae and Bacteria Clean Up Mining?

Alumina refineries generate toxic waste, and this article explores a groundbreaking approach using algae and bacteria to clean it up while producing energy. Learn how this bioelectrochemical system (BES) could revolutionize waste management in the mining industry.

Beau Callahan in Climate & Environment November 2026 • 4 min read.

Surreal illustration of CO2 plumes and seismic waves in a deep-sea carbon storage environment.

Sleipner's CO2 Injection: What 20 Years of Monitoring Reveal About Carbon Storage

Explore the key findings from 20 years of monitoring CO2 injection at the Sleipner project, the world's first industrial offshore carbon capture and storage initiative. Learn about seismic monitoring, gravimetric surveys, and how this research informs future CCS projects.

Soraya Malik in Climate & Environment November 2026 • 5 min read.