Pollution by marine litter of anthropogenic origin –that comes from human activity– is currently one of the biggest environmental concerns given its increasing magnitude, especially due to the considerable amount of plastics present in the marine environment.

A study carried out by the University of Malaga and the Oceanographic Centre of the Balearic Islands (COB-IEO/CSIC) highlights the importance of making accurate estimates of the amount of these contaminants to face this challenge, which not only affects the scientific community but also the general public

An Osaka Metropolitan University-led team analyzed the historical evolution of the bureaucracy from an economic perspective and came up with surprising results about nation-building and democratization.

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have developed an innovative solar-powered method to transform sewage sludge — a by-product of wastewater treatment — into green hydrogen for clean energy and single-cell protein for animal feed.

“Natural Disasters and Local Resiliency,” co-written by Binghamton University's Komla Dzigbede, revolves around the increase in number, strength and frequency of natural disasters globally; the authors interview local government managers — many who may be the next to experience a disaster — to examine the lessons that they can use as they attempt to prevent, prepare, respond and recover from these events. The book’s major goal is to serve as a resource for practitioners at the local level leading government services and programs.

A unique analysis of district-level data reveals why inequality is so destructive to the household consumption welfare of people living below the poverty line. During negative economic growth, the welfare of the poor should be the main focus area.