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Scientists turn one of the hardest plastics to recycle into high-performance engine lubricant

Researchers have discovered a way to turn notoriously difficult-to-recycle PVC plastic into a key ingredient used in high-performance lubricants such as engine oil. The technique could give mountains of plastic waste a valuable second life while making lubricant production more sustainable.

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How the military-industrial complex is waging war on the planet

How the military-industrial complex is waging war on the planet Submitted by John Rees on Wed, 08/19/2026 - 20:52 Nato's rearmament drive will impose severe environmental costs, including a massive…

  • Military-industrial complex contributes 5.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Peacetime military operations heavily rely on oil for aircraft, ships, tanks, etc.
  • Global rearmament plans would further intensify environmental damage.

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