A review of toxicity assessment procedures of solar photovoltaic
PV modules may contain small amounts of toxic metals, and the procedures for assessing and regulating the toxic metal content and release of such materials at EoL differ widely
Recovery of Valuable Materials from End-of-Life
The purpose of this research is to develop a simple integrated method for EOL solar panels treatment and to recover valuable materials such as silicon oxide (SiO
Multilateral actions to safeguard the environment: A timeline
Since the founding of the United Nations in 1945, countries have worked together to forge groundbreaking agreements to safeguard the environment. From protecting species to
The judiciary for climate justice and environmental rule of law
Inger Andersen, of UNEP, urges courts to champion climate justice and environmental rule of law to protect human rights amid worsening climate impacts.
Recycling of silicon solar panels through a salt-etching approach
Here we report a simple salt-etching approach to recycle Ag and Si from end-of-life Si solar panels without using toxic mineral acids and generating secondary pollution.
EnvironmentGPT
How is the health of our planet doing right now, and what does that mean for us? What indicators show the current state of global environmental health, and what policy priorities should address them?
AI has an environmental problem. Here''s what the world can do
The sprawling data centres that house AI servers churn out toxic electronic waste and are voracious consumers of electricity, which in most places is still produced from fossil fuels.
2022: A year of environmental milestones
Photo: UNEP This year, UNEP campaigns raised awareness about a multitude of environmental issues. World Environment Day, the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies and
One for all, and all for one on environmental action
Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director, urges unity across environmental conventions to tackle indivisible crises through coherent governance and integrated action.
Performance study and environmental evaluation of alkali-activated
To alleviate the problems of energy shortage and environmental pollution, 15 alkali-activated materials (AAM) were designed and prepared based on slag and waste photovoltaic glass powder (WPGP).
About environmental rights and governance
In our globalized world, environmental threats require effective responses that promote peace, justice, development and the fulfilment of environmental and human rights. UNEP promotes
Why Environmental Policy
Environmental policy and law should work cohesively in addressing these issues. Effective, coherent and forward-thinking environmental policies are indispensable building blocks to
Environmental Moments: A UN75 timeline
In recognition of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) compiled a series of snapshots overtime. In 2022, UNEP will celebrate its 50th anniversary,
Alkali metal-doped g-C
In this review, we present a systematic evaluation of the emergence of alkali doping in g-C 3 N 4, which has attracted considerable attention owing to