Natascha Knowlton

As the world continues to industrialize, cement production will also increase, putting further stress on the environment. When CaCO3 is thermally decomposed during cement production, CO2 is released. This process currently accounts for 8% of global CO2 emissions…

Algal blooms can be triggered when untreated wastewater containing excess nitrogen and phosphorus makes its way into natural water bodies, causing harm to aquatic ecosystems…

Synthetic fertilizers and pesticides can cause public health issues, environmental harm, and further runoff into nearby water bodies. The contaminated water can result in the growth of harmful algal blooms (HABs), which lead to detrimental consequences on aquatic life within an ecosystem…

As the energy sector continues to contribute to carbon emissions through use of fossil fuels, there is a need for more competitive, sustainable energy sources…

Industrialization continues to drive climate change and place significant stress on the environment. The production of concrete contributes to approximately 8% of global carbon emissions, making it one of the largest emitting industries…