Environmental Science News
May 9, 2025
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Apr. 30, 2025 — Scientists have developed a carbon-free, energy-saving method to extract nickel for batteries and stainless ...
May 9, 2025 — Metals and hormone-disrupting substances such as estrogens present a genuine risk to the sustainability of agriculture and water management in Europe. This research provides new insights into the ...
May 9, 2025 — A research team used the German environmental satellite EnMAP (Environmental Mapping and Analysis Program) to simultaneously detect the two key air pollutants carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen ...
May 9, 2025 — The marine bacterium Alcanivorax borkumensis feeds on oil, multiplying rapidly in the wake of oil spills, and thereby accelerating the elimination of the pollution, in many cases. It does this by producing an 'organic dishwashing liquid' which it ...
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May 9, 2025 — A team of researchers has developed a new strategy for identifying hazardous pollutants in soil -- even ones that have never been isolated or studied in a ...
May 9, 2025 — Scientists have discovered fossil evidence of an endangered, living tropical tree species. The unprecedented find was made in Brunei, a country on the large island of Borneo, and reveals a critical ...
May 9, 2025 — Researchers have developed a new way to create hydrogels using ultrasound, eliminating the need for toxic chemical initiators. This breakthrough offers a faster, cleaner and more sustainable approach ...
May 9, 2025 — Researchers have developed two unique energy-efficient and cost-effective systems that use urea found in urine and wastewater to generate hydrogen. The unique systems reveal new pathways to ...
May 8, 2025 — New report shows drastic decline in endangered primates and calls for conservation ...
May 8, 2025 — Sulfur from sugarcane crops is flowing into wetlands in the Florida Everglades, creating toxic methylmercury, which accumulates in fish, a new study ...
May 8, 2025 — A new analysis of a fatal landslide that occurred on 13 February 2024 at the pler Gold Mine in Turkiye reveals that the site of the landslide had been slowly moving for at least four years prior to ...
May 8, 2025 — Environmental engineers have developed critical methods to remove toxic selenium from ...
May 8, 2025 — Mercury is released by environmental and human-driven processes. And some forms, specifically methylmercury, are toxic to humans. Therefore, policies and regulations to limit mercury emissions have ...
May 8, 2025 — A new study analyzes the results of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) that showed that brick kiln owners in Bangladesh are willing and able to ...
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May 8, 2025 — A long period of drought in North America has been recognized by scientists for decades. A new study links the severe climate to a change in Earth's ...
May 8, 2025 — Global emissions of carbon dioxide from industry can be reduced by five per cent. But that requires companies and policy makers to take a holistic approach to energy efficiency and energy management ...
May 8, 2025 — A new study of the 28 most populous U.S. cities finds that all are sinking to one degree or another. The cities include not just those on the coasts, where relative sea level is a concern, but many ...
May 8, 2025 — An edible robot leverages a combination of biodegradable fuel and surface tension to zip around the water's surface, creating a safe -- and nutritious -- alternative to environmental monitoring ...
May 8, 2025 — Scientists have found that a mere 30 species of trees in the Cerrado -- the world's largest and most floristically diverse savanna -- account for nearly half of all its trees. The ...
May 8, 2025 — A glacier in Antarctica is committing 'ice piracy' -- stealing ice from a neighbor -- in a phenomenon that has never been observed in such a short time frame, say ...
May 7, 2025 — Scientists say human-caused climate change led to 15,000 additional early deaths from wildfire air pollution in the continental United States during the 15-year period ending in ...
May 7, 2025 — A new technique to extract tiny cellulose strands from cow dung and turn them into manufacturing-grade cellulose, currently used to make everything from surgical masks to food packaging, has been ...
May 7, 2025 — In a sweeping new study of more than 13,000 urban areas worldwide, researchers have mapped air pollution levels and carbon dioxide emissions, providing comprehensive global analysis of urban ...
May 7, 2025 — Across the globe, monsoon rainfall switches on in spring and off in autumn. Until now, this seasonal pattern was primarily understood as an immediate response to changes in solar radiation. A new ...
May 7, 2025 — As fast fashion continues to fill wardrobes and landfills at a staggering pace, new research suggests that the future of fashion might lie not in fabric, but in ...
May 7, 2025 — New research has shown how small, inexpensive drones combined with free, open source software can be used by community forest organizations to calculate and monitor the amount of carbon stored in ...
May 7, 2025 — Parasites are crucial indicators of ecosystem health, and their absence can signal trouble. Once pristine, Florida's Indian River Lagoon (IRL) now faces pollution and algal blooms that have ...
May 7, 2025 — Researchers have outlined a bold new roadmap for harnessing heterogeneous catalysis to destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the so-called 'forever chemicals' that have ...
May 7, 2025 — Engineers have invented a sponge-like device that captures water from thin air and then releases it in a cup using the sun's energy, even in low humidity where other technologies such as fog ...
May 7, 2025 — Climate scientists reveal that millions of today's young people will live through unprecedented lifetime exposure to heatwaves, crop failures, river floods, droughts, wildfires and tropical ...
May 7, 2025 — Lichen is an understated presence in our everyday world, often found clinging to trees and rocks. Its true beauty lies in its unique symbiotic system of fungi and algae, or cyanobacteria, that form a ...
May 6, 2025 — Termites -- infamous for their ability to destroy wood -- are rarely welcomed into rainforests that have been painstakingly replanted. But a new paper suggests that termite transplants may be ...
May 6, 2025 — Researchers have identified a chemical that kills about 95 percent of a western drywood termite colony without off-target effects on ...
May 6, 2025 — A team of researchers has developed a cost-effective, high-throughput technology for detecting nanoplastics and microplastics in the environment. These particles are pervasive, posing health and ...
Thursday, May 8, 2025
- Waxing and Waning Prairie: New Study Unravels Causes of Ancient Climate Changes
- How to Reduce Global CO2 Emissions from Industry
- All of the Biggest U.S. Cities Are Sinking
- Eco-Friendly Aquatic Robot Is Made from Fish Food
- Just 30 Species of Tree Dominate World's Most Diverse Savanna
- Satellites Observe Glacier Committing 'ice Piracy'
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- Warming Climate Making Fine Particulate Matter from Wildfires More Deadly and Expensive
- Feat of 'dung-Gineering' Turns Cow Manure Into One of World's Most Used Materials
- New Study Tracks Air Pollution and CO2 Emissions Across Thousands of Cities Worldwide
- The Atmospheric Memory That Feeds Billions of People: Newly Discovered Mechanism for Monsoon Rainfall
- Is Virtual-Only Couture the New Clothing Craze?
- Pioneering Research Reveals Tree-Mendous Potential of Inexpensive Drones to Help Community Forests Flourish and Unlock Restoration Funding
- Fewer Parasites in the Indian River Lagoon Signal Big Ecosystem Problems
- New Roadmap Advances Catalytic Solutions to Destroy 'forever Chemicals'
- Smart Spongy Device Captures Water from Thin Air
- Climate Change: Future of Today's Young People
- Cracking the Code: Deciphering How Concrete Can Heal Itself
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Replanted Rainforests May Benefit from Termite Transplants
- Discovery: A Better, More Targeted Termite Terminator
- Practical New Tool Created for Detecting Nanoplastics and Microplastics in the Environment
- Heat and Drought Are Quietly Hurting Crop Yields
- Development, Agriculture Present Risks for Drinking Water Quality
- Breakthrough in Fuel Cell Recycling Turns 'forever Chemicals' Into Renewable Resources
- Scientists Discover a New Way to Convert Corn Waste Into Low-Cost Sugar for Biofuel
- Cutting Greenhouse Gases Will Reduce Number of Deaths from Poor Air Quality
Monday, May 5, 2025
- Western US Spring Runoff Is Older Than You Think
- Biological Particles May Be Crucial for Inducing Heavy Rain
- Vertical Farming to Increase Yields and Reduce Environmental Impact
- Artificial Oxygen Supply in Coastal Waters: A Hope With Risks
- Urban Rats Spread Deadly Bacteria as They Migrate, Study Finds
Friday, May 2, 2025
- Dust in the System -- How Saharan Storms Threaten Europe's Solar Power Future
- Loss of Sea Ice Alters the Colors of Light in the Ocean
Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Electricity-Generating Bacteria May Power Future Innovations
- Intensifying Farmland Can Sometimes Degrade Biodiversity More Than Expansion
- Invasive Rats and Rainforest Mammals Are Sharing Gut Microbes as Urban Areas Grow
- Oceans Are Heating Faster in Two Bands Stretching Around Globe
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- International Experts Lead Calls to Embed Nature in City Infrastructure for Better Health and Climate Resilience
- In Two Decades Increasing Urban Vegetation Could Have Saved Over 1.1 Million Lives
- Rare Earth Element Extraction Bolstered by New Research
- 'Scratching' More Than the Ocean's Surface to Map Global Microplastic Movement
- Seasonal Changes Affect Alcohol Tolerance and Your Waistline
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- Palatable Versus Poisonous: Eavesdropping Bats Must Learn to Identify Which Prey Is Safe to Eat
- Missed School Is an Overlooked Consequence of Tropical Cyclones, Warming Planet
- Rainfall Triggers Extreme Humid Heat in Tropics and Subtropics
- Concerning Chemicals from the Wear of Climbing Shoes Cause Trouble in Indoor Halls
- Greasing the Wheels of the Energy Transition to Address Climate Change and Fossil Fuels Phase out
Monday, April 28, 2025
- Extreme Monsoon Changes Threaten the Bay of Bengal's Role as a Critical Food Source
- 'Wood You Believe It?' Engineers Fortify Wood With Eco-Friendly Nano-Iron
- Extreme Rainfall: A Long-Standing Hypothesis on Temperature Dependence Finally Settled?
- Breakthrough Extends Fuel Cell Lifespan Beyond 200,000 Hours, Paving the Way for Clean Long-Haul Trucking
- How Math Helps to Protect Crops from Invasive Disease
- Study Using Simulations Highlights Power of Pooled Data in Environmental Health Research
- Flood Risk Increasing in Pacific Northwest
- Chip-Shop Fish Among Key Seabed Engineers
- Dangerous Synthetic Opioids and Animal Sedatives Found in Wastewater
Friday, April 25, 2025
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- Finding 'win-Win-Wins' For Climate, Economics and Justice
- A New Recycling Process for Silicones Could Greatly Reduce the Sector's Environmental Impacts
- Keeping Tabs on Native Woodlands in Times of Flood and Drought
- Controlling Starch Levels in Algae Could Have Biotechnology and Sustainability Benefits
- New Approach Makes AI Adaptable for Computer Vision in Crop Breeding
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Hotter Temps Trigger Wetlands to Emit More Methane as Microbes Struggle to Keep Up
- Nature Accounting in Colombia Makes Sound Economic Case for Protecting Native Ecosystems
- Newborns Living Near Trees Tend to Be Healthier: New Data Suggests It's Not Because Healthier People Reside Near Parks
- London's Low Emission Zones Save Lives and Money
- World on Course to Trigger Multiple Climate 'tipping Points' Unless Action Accelerates
- Why Are Patagonian Glaciers Rapidly Losing Mass?
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- New Species of Electricity-Conducting Organism, Name It After Tribe
- Oil Cleanup Agents Do Not Impede Natural Biodegradation
- In US, Saving Money Is Top Reason to Embrace Solar Power
- Better Feed, Fewer Burps: Scientists Target Dairy Gas Emissions
- Trash Talk: As Plastic Use Soars, Researchers Examine Biodegradable Solutions
- Major Dust-Up for Water in the Colorado River
Monday, April 21, 2025
- What If Mother Earth Could Sue for Mistreatment?
- Harmful Microplastics Infiltrating Drinking Water
- From Research to Real-World, Startup Tackles Soaring Demand for Lithium and Other Critical Minerals
- Coastal Management Model Plays the Long Game Against the Rising Tides
- Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Introduced Trees Are Becoming More Common in the Eastern United States, While Native Diversity Declines
- How Safe Is the Air to Breathe? 50 Million People in the US Do Not Know
- Should Farm Fields Be Used for Crops or Solar? Or Both
Friday, April 18, 2025
Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Land-Use Drives Energy Dynamics of Boreal Lake Food Webs
- Personality Test for Bees
- A New Record for California's Highest Tree
- Researchers Warn of a Threat to Water Safety from Wildfires
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Microbes in Brooklyn Superfund Site Teach Lessons on Fighting Industrial Pollution
- Holiday Flights Could Carry Fewer Passengers as World Warms
- Forward Genetics Approach Reveals the Factor Responsible for Carbon Trade-Off in Leaves
- A Step Toward Harnessing Clean Energy from Falling Rainwater
- Experiment in Floodplain Forest: Using Tree Mortality to Support Oak Regeneration
- Study Finds Dramatic Boost in Air Quality from Electrifying Railways
- Inside Yellowstone's Fiery Heart: Researchers Map Volatile-Rich Cap, Offering Clues to Future Volcanic Activity
- Scientists Find Evidence That Overturns Theories of the Origin of Water on Earth
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
- Growing Wildflowers on Disused Urban Land Can Damage Bee Health
- Inactive Components in Agricultural Runoff May Be Hidden Contributors to Drinking Water Hazards
- Colombia's Peatlands Could Be a Crucial Tool to Fight Climate Change: But First We Have to Find Them
- Corn Leads to Improved Performance in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
- Making Desalination More Eco-Friendly: New Membranes Could Help Eliminate Brine Waste
- Southern Shrews Shrink in Winter