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A father has shared a tragic message urging Australian school leavers to be careful, in a story linked to methanol. Methanol poisoning is a known risk for young travellers drinking contaminated alcohol, particularly in Southeast Asia. The father's warning is drawing attention as school leavers head off on end-of-year celebrations.
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Russian media are reporting a cosmic discovery involving methanol, described as a 'space find' that turned out to be a hundred times more abundant than scientists had forecast. Rambler highlights the unexpected scale of the chemical's presence, noting the large gap between observations and earlier models. The story is drawing attention for what it may reveal about chemistry in space and the limits of current predictions.
- 3Modified cellulose removes 99% of lead from solar cell recycling waste▼Modified cellulose removes over 99% of lead from methanol-based solar cell recycling waste
Researchers have developed a modified cellulose material that removes over 99% of lead from waste generated when recycling methanol-based perovskite solar cells. The finding addresses one of the main environmental hurdles to commercialising this emerging solar technology, offering a low-cost way to prevent toxic lead contamination during recycling and disposal of damaged or expired panels.
- 4Pacifico Mexinol Low-Carbon Methanol Project Presented on World Habitat Day▼World Habitat Day: Pacifico Mexinol Project and Its Low-Carbon Methanol Technology Presented in Mexico City
The Pacifico Mexinol project showcased its low-carbon methanol technology at a World Habitat Day event in Mexico City. The initiative, promoted as part of efforts to cut industrial emissions, was presented to an audience focused on sustainable urban development. Details beyond the announcement remain limited, and reactions to the presentation are not yet widely reported.
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The global shipping industry's shift to low-carbon fuels is being held back by a lack of investment, according to industry reporting. Decarbonising maritime transport will require large-scale funding for alternative fuels such as ammonia, methanol and hydrogen, along with new vessels and port infrastructure. Commenters highlight the shortfall between what is needed and current investment levels, raising concerns that shipping could miss climate targets without faster financial commitments from governments and industry.