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Study Finds AI’s Climate Impact in the United States Is Smaller Than Expected
December 11th, 2025 • A new analysis shows that artificial intelligence currently contributes only a modest share of U.S. energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers say AI may help accelerate cleaner technologies, although regional electricity pressures remain an important planning concern.
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New Carbon-Negative Construction Material Captures CO₂ and Cures in Hours
December 11th, 2025 • Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have developed a new carbon-negative building material that absorbs carbon dioxide during production and cures rapidly under mild conditions, offering a low-energy alternative to conventional concrete. The innovation could reshape sustainable construction and reduce embodied emissions in the built environment.
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Research Explores Sustainable Alternatives to Single Use Plastics in Controlled Environment Agriculture
December 11th, 2025 • New research examines how alternative materials could reduce the environmental footprint of single-use plastics in controlled environment agriculture facilities. The findings highlight technical, operational, and economic considerations that growers must evaluate when transitioning to more sustainable packaging and production systems.
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Scientists Develop Low Carbon Method to Transform Biomass Into Biofuels Using Electrochemical Pathway
December 10th, 2025 • Researchers have developed a new graphene based structure that significantly enhances the performance of supercapacitors, enabling higher energy density and rapid charging. The advance could support next generation storage systems for renewable energy, electric mobility and grid applications.
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EU Set to Present Auto-Industry Support Package as 2035 Engine Ban Faces Review
December 10th, 2025 • The European Commission may unveil a support package for the automotive sector on December 16, potentially including a softened approach to the planned 2035 phase-out of combustion-engine vehicles. The move comes as carmakers warn of slowing electric vehicle demand and mounting global competition.
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New Catalyst Design Slashes Iridium Use in Green Hydrogen Production
December 10th, 2025 • Researchers have developed a promising catalyst architecture that reduces the amount of iridium needed for proton exchange membrane electrolysers. The advance could lower costs and ease material constraints that currently limit the scale-up of green hydrogen production.
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Holcim Expands Circular Construction Strategy With Three New Recycling Deals
December 9th, 2025 • Holcim has advanced its circular construction strategy with three new acquisitions focused on recycled aggregates and demolition waste processing. The deals expand its capacity to source low carbon materials and support growing regulatory and market demand for circularity in the built environment. The company says the moves position it to accelerate recycled content use across European and North American markets.
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High Energy Density Barocaloric Material Shows Potential for Clean Cooling Technologies
December 9th, 2025 • Researchers have identified a new barocaloric material capable of delivering high energy density cooling under moderate pressure changes, offering a potential pathway to refrigeration systems that avoid hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants. The discovery provides fresh momentum for solid-state cooling research at a time when global regulation continues to restrict high-GWP refrigerants. Scientists say further development could support future low-carbon cooling solutions.
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Perovskite Solar Cells Hit 27.2% Efficiency, Marking Major Advance Toward Commercial-Grade PV
December 9th, 2025 • Researchers have developed a new generation of perovskite solar cells that achieve a certified power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 27.2 percent while also showing greatly improved operational stability. The milestone brings perovskite photovoltaics closer to mainstream deployment and could accelerate the transition to cleaner, cost-effective solar energy.
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Recycled Plastics Market Set to Reach USD 125 Billion by 2034
December 8th, 2025 • The global recycled plastics market is projected to grow to USD 125 billion by 2034, driven by regulatory pressure, brand sustainability commitments, and rising demand for low-carbon materials. New estimates highlight strong growth in packaging, construction, and automotive applications, supported by advances in sorting and chemical recycling technologies.
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New Study Identifies Pathways to More Efficient and Affordable Hydrogen Gas Production
December 8th, 2025 • A new scientific study indicates that hydrogen production could become significantly cheaper and more efficient through advanced catalytic materials and improved electrolysis system designs. The findings point to emerging opportunities for scaling low-carbon hydrogen and supporting global net-zero strategies.
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Global Cement Producers Launch New Phase of Low Carbon Clinker Trials in 2025
December 8th, 2025 • Cement manufacturers have begun a new round of low-carbon clinker trials in 2025, following earlier pilot announcements made in 2023. The sector is accelerating industrial-scale testing of alternative clinker formulations and kiln processes aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of one of the world’s most emissions-intensive materials.