Scientists estimate that reducing harmful chemical emissions could cut cancer risks from smoke exposure by over 50%.

A new enzyme can turn lignin waste into valuable chemicals using green, hydrogen peroxide-based processing, offering a cleaner, sustainable alternative to petroleum-based methods. Approximately 98% of ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The State’s Forester’s Burning Ban will be lifted for most South Carolina counties at 6 a.m. Monday. The Forestry Commission is lifting its ban because of the improved ...

Department of Environmental Toxicology, University of California, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, California 95616, United States Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry Graduate Program, University of ...

“Any fire that starts today, can spread quickly. So outdoor burning is not recommended,” 7News First Alert Meteorologist Jordan Evans said. NWS has suggested the following tips to prevent ...

Smoke from the Black Cove Fire near Saluda, N.C., on Monday. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images) ...

Initially, these burns were conducted manually. However, in August 2024, the process became fully automated, ensuring a consistent and systematic reduction in supply. “Automation ensures that token ...

Probably not — unless you’ve heard of transparent wood. Made by modifying wood’s natural structure, this material has been proposed as a sturdy, eco-friendly plastic alternative. But wood’s ...

Most modern structures are built to last 50 years or so, but ingenious ancient engineering has kept this watery city afloat for more than 1,600 years – using only wood. As any local knows ...

Called the “lumen”, the tubes limit the strength of wood. According to an article published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, the Nanjing team has found a chemical method that makes the ...

However, there are conflicting guidelines and significant controversies regarding first aid methods for burns, particularly chemical burns ... testing of the pH value of the burn area during the ...