Sharmon Lebby is a writer and sustainable fashion stylist who studies and reports on the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and BIPOC communities. The Life Cycle Assessment, or LCA, is a ...

Life cycle assessments (LCA) are one tool OEMs, fabricators and suppliers can use to understand – and improve – the environmental impact of composite parts and materials. Examples shown include an LCA ...

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As photovoltaic (PV) technologies evolve, understanding their environmental implications is crucial for a sustainable energy transition. IEA PVPS Task 12 analyzes the environmental impact of ...

To initiate change of any kind, one must first be aware of the problem at hand. In the construction industry –which is responsible for 39% of global greenhouse gas emissions and countless other ...

On the shelf in a European supermarket, two packs of pasta sit side by side. Both claim to be "climate friendly." One carries ...

Chocolate in all its delicious forms is one of the world’s favorite treats. Per capita consumption in the U.S. alone averages around 9 kilograms (19.8 pounds) per year. The industry is worth more than ...

The January 8 deadline for comments on the FAA’s Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for drone delivery is rapidly approaching.

Adsorbents play a critical role in water treatment, yet their production often involves high energy use and carbon emissions. This study proposes a ...

When you enter a hospital for treatment, you’re probably not thinking about whether the tools to keep you healthy are good for the environment. There are people, however, who are researching that ...