Environmental Issues News
November 20, 2024
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Nov. 20, 2024 — Mortality attributable to air pollution and extreme temperatures is a major concern, and it is expected to heighten in the future. An international research team found that, under the most probable ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Chemists have developed a novel way to capture and convert carbon dioxide into methane, suggesting that future gas emissions could be converted into an alternative fuel using electricity from renewable ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Up to two thirds of the world's temperate rainforests could fall victim to climate change by the year 2100 according to a new ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Scientists find that most of the microplastics and the 'forever chemicals' known as PFAS cycle through landfills and wastewater treatment plants and end up back in the ...
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Nov. 19, 2024 — A few years back, a group of weed scientists showed that soil-applied herbicides are less effective against agricultural weeds in the context of our changing climate. Now, the same research group has ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Phosphorus, a nutrient in soil essential for sustaining most forms of life, is increasingly disappearing from land as it is washed into waterways throughout the United States, according to a new ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Alongside carbon dioxide, methane is a key driver of global warming. To detect and monitor the climate pollutants in the atmosphere precisely, ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — A new study has highlighted just how significantly the level of the Mediterranean Sea dropped during the Messinian Salinity Crisis -- a major geological event that transformed the Mediterranean into ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — An international group of authors who developed the science behind net zero demonstrate that relying on 'natural carbon sinks' like forests and oceans to offset ongoing CO2 emissions from fossil fuel ...
Nov. 16, 2024 — Clinical visits by patients suffering ocular surface eye conditions more than doubled during times when ambient particulate matter from air pollution was in the atmosphere, signaling a possible ...
Nov. 16, 2024 — The Earth's total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever since. The shift could indicate Earth's continents have entered a persistently drier ...
Nov. 15, 2024 — Rainforest protection is not only good for biodiversity and the climate -- it also noticeably improves the health of humans who live in the corresponding regions. Researchers show that measures to ...
Nov. 15, 2024 — Researchers are calling for a 'resilience index' to be used as an indicator of policy success instead of the current focus on GDP. They say that GDP ignores the wider implications of development and ...
Nov. 14, 2024 — A new study determines that just four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste -- plastic that isn't recycled or properly disposed of and ends up ...
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Nov. 13, 2024 — Planktonic foraminifera are tiny marine organisms, which are essential to the ocean's carbon cycle. A recent study reveals that these populations are shrinking at an alarming rate due to ocean ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — People living in areas with higher levels of air pollution are more likely to have eczema, according to a new ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — A new study highlights how some marine life could face extinction over the next century, if human-induced global warming ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — How much land, water, and other resources does our lifestyle require? And how can we adapt this lifestyle to stay within the limits of what the Earth can give? A new article tackles these ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024, according to new ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — A recent study correlates higher levels of pollutant particulate matter to higher occurrences of head and neck aerodigestive ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Disrupted sleep cycles are a well known concern for human health and function, and now researchers have found similar impacts on insects. A new study has found that artificial light disrupts the ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — A new study finds that limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is still possible, but some countries require support to meet their climate responsibilities. An 'additional carbon ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — A new study highlights the importance of caribou and muskoxen to the greening Arctic tundra, linking grazing with plant phenology and abundance in the Arctic ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Using data from historic ship measurements and Argo floats, researchers introduced a machine learning technique that improves assessment and analysis of the ocean's declining oxygen ...
Nov. 11, 2024 — Creating sustainable chemicals and developing better waste management will contribute to better sustainability. This research is part of figuring out how to make green hydrogen available for waste ...
Nov. 11, 2024 — Plastics are inescapable in our daily lives. The vast amounts of plastic garbage heaped in landfills and in the environment, however, are as problematic as the plastics are useful. A research team ...
Nov. 8, 2024 — New research reveals for the first time how a major Antarctic ice shelf has been subjected to increased melting by warming ocean waters over the last four decades. Scientists say the study -- the ...
Nov. 8, 2024 — Environmental sustainability isn't a major factor influencing meat consumption decisions for most Americans, despite increasing awareness of the climate impacts of red meat production, according ...
Nov. 8, 2024 — Only a few weeks ago, massive precipitation produced by the storm 'Boris' led to chaos and flooding in Central and Eastern Europe. An analysis shows that in a world without the current ...
Nov. 8, 2024 — The Planetary Boundaries framework is a pivotal tool for tackling the climate crisis and safeguarding humanity's future on Earth. For the first time, the full story of the Planetary Boundaries ...
Nov. 8, 2024 — Atmospheric aerosol particles are essential for the formation of clouds and precipitation, thereby influencing the Earth's energy budget, water cycle, and climate. However, the origin of aerosol ...
Nov. 8, 2024 — A new study challenges theories regarding the origins of a significant transition through the Earth's ice ages. The research provides fresh insights into the ocean's role in climate during ...
Nov. 7, 2024 — A new study has exposed for the first time how inhabitants of the smallest countries globally, contributing least to climate change, already bear the brunt of its devastating consequences and the ...
Nov. 7, 2024 — Scientists have spotted microplastics, tiny pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters, in some of the most pristine environments on Earth, from the depths of the Mariana Trench to the snow on Mt. ...
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Climate Change Threatens Key Ocean Plankton Groups
- Air Pollution Exposure May Be Associated With Eczema
- Pioneering Research Shows Sea Life Will Struggle to Survive Future Global Warming
- Can We Live on Our Planet Without Destroying It?
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions Increase Again in 2024
- New Study Links Air Pollution With Higher Rates of Head and Neck Cancer
- Sleep Is No Light Matter for Bees
- Possible to Limit Climate Change to 1.5°C, If EU and 17 Other Countries Go Beyond Their Own Targets
- In Greening Arctic, Caribou and Muskoxen Play Key Role
- Novel Machine Learning Techniques Measure Ocean Oxygen Loss More Accurately
Monday, November 11, 2024
Friday, November 8, 2024
- Measurements from 'lost' Seaglider Offer New Insights Into Antarctic Ice Melting
- Why Health and Price, Not Sustainability, Drive US Meat Consumption Choices
- How Much Climate Change Is in the Weather?
- Pioneering Planetary Boundaries Science as Key to Mitigating Rising Planetary Risks
- Nanoparticle Bursts Over the Amazon Rainforest
- Deep Ocean Clues to a Million-Year-Old Ice Age Puzzle Revealed in New Study
Thursday, November 7, 2024
- Some of the World's Least Polluting Populations Are at Much Greater Risk of Flooding Fueled by Climate Change
- Microplastics Impact Cloud Formation, Likely Affecting Weather and Climate
- Planting Trees in the Arctic Could Make Global Warming Worse, Not Better, Say Scientists
- Plastics Pollution Worsen the Impacts of All Planetary Boundaries
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- Groundbreaking Study Provides New Evidence of When Earth Was Slushy
- Bio-Based Fibers Could Pose Greater Threat to the Environment Than Conventional Plastics
Monday, November 4, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024
- The Salton Sea -- An Area Rich With Lithium -- Is a Hot Spot for Child Respiratory Issues
- Exposure to Particular Sources of Air Pollution Is Harmful to Children's Learning and Memory
- Scientists Examine How Wastewater Practices in Florida Keys Impact Water Quality
- Microplastics Increasing in Freshwater, Directly Related to Plastic Production
Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Landmark 20-Year Study of Climate Change Impact on Permafrost Forests
- Temperature at Roque De Los Muchachos Observatory Rose 1.1 Degrees C in 20 Years -- Twice as Much as Predicted by Climate Models
- Global Ocean Oscillations and Climate Change Affect Weather Patterns in the Serengeti
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- Three Pathways to Achieve Global Climate and Sustainable Development Goals
- Buried Alive: Carbon Dioxide Release from Magma Deep Beneath Ancient Volcanoes Was a Hidden Driver of Earth's Past Climate
- Large Meltwater Accumulation Revealed Inside Greenland Ice Sheet
- Combining Large Datasets to Improve Mental Health Research
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
- More Than Half of European Heat-Related Deaths in Summer 2022 Attributed to Anthropogenic Warming
- Scientist on Personal Mission to Improve Global Water Safety Makes Groundbreaking Discovery
- Optimal Standing Positions and Ventilation in Airport Smoking Lounges
Monday, October 28, 2024
- When Is a Heat Wave Just a Heat Wave, and When Is It Climate Change?
- Companies and Investors Can Now Get Smarter When It Comes to Nature
- Climate, Dead Zones and Fish: Solving a 'wicked Problem' In Lake Erie and Beyond
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Friday, October 25, 2024
- Asthma and Fine Particulate Matter
- Slowing Ocean Current Could Ease Arctic Warming -- A Little
- The Evolution of Green Energy Technology: Developing Three-Dimensional Smart Energy Devices With Radiant Cooling and Solar Absorption
- A Natural Climate Change Laboratory in Japan Reveals the Adaptation Dynamics of Fishers
- Sliver of Cool Surface Water Helps the Ocean Absorb More Carbon
- Curbing Air Pollution Control Devices Would Cost Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars
- Climate Scientist Identifying Water Requirements for Climate Mitigation Through Ecosystem Restoration
- Watershed Moment: Engineers Invent High-Yield Atmospheric Water Capture Device for Arid Regions
Thursday, October 24, 2024
- Human Actions Likely Cause Insect Color Change
- Engineers Unveil AI Model for Predicting, Controlling Pandemic Spread
- Fire-Risk Blocking Self-Powered Hydrogen Production System
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- Polar Bears' Exposure to Pathogens Is Increasing as Their Environment Changes
- A Simpler, More Efficient Device for Harvesting Water from the Air
- Capturing Carbon from the Air Just Got Easier
- Ethical Framework Aims to Counter Risks of Geoengineering Research
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- How Climate Change Will Impact Outdoor Activities in the US
- Paws of Polar Bears Sustaining Ice-Related Injuries in a Warming Arctic
- Microplastics and PFAS: Combined Risk and Greater Environmental Harm
Monday, October 21, 2024
- New Ice Core Data Provides Insight Into Climate 'tipping Points' During the Last Ice Age
- Weather-Changing El Nino Oscillation Is at Least 250 Million Years Old
- Microbes Drove Methane Growth Between 2020 and 2022, Not Fossil Fuels
- Rapidly Increasing Industrial Activities in Arctic
- Plant CO2 Uptake Rises by Nearly One Third in New Global Estimates
- Scientists Unveil New Insights Into Air Pollution Formation
- Combining Satellite Methods Provides Drought Detection from Space
Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Forest Fires Increase by 60 Percent
- Research Improves Hurricane Intensity Forecasting
- Scientists Discover Fastest Degrading Bioplastic in Seawater
- Aquaculture Uses Far More Wild Fish Than Previously Estimated, Study Finds
- Engineers Unveil Breakthrough in Ultra-Clean Biofuel Technology
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
- Chickpeas: Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Foods of the Future
- Plastic Pollution Harms Bees, Review Finds
- Nitrogen Pollution and Rising Carbon Dioxide: A Joint Threat to Grassland Biodiversity?
- Marine Heatwaves Are Underreported in the Deep Ocean
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
- New Research Reveals How Large-Scale Adoption of Electric Vehicles Can Improve Air Quality and Human Health
- New Temperatures in Two Thirds of Key Tropical Forest
- US Air Pollution Monitoring Network Has Gaps in Coverage, Say Researchers
- Arthropods Dominate Plant Litter Decomposition in Drylands
Monday, October 14, 2024
Friday, October 11, 2024
Thursday, October 10, 2024
- Scientists Cut Harmful Pollution from Hydrogen Engines
- Declines in Plant Resilience Threaten Carbon Storage in the Arctic
- Loss of Lake Ice Has Wide-Ranging Environmental and Societal Consequences
- Extreme Rainfall Poses Health Risks
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- The New Fashion: Clothes That Help Combat Rising Temperatures
- Heavy Metals in the Ocean Become More Toxic
- Light Pollution Disturbs Moths Even in the Dark
- New Study Reveals Growing Weather Extremes in Indo-Pacific Region Driven by Shifts in Tropical Weather Patterns
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Green Education Can Create New Generation of Eco-Leaders
- Transition to a Circular Bioeconomy Requires Getting Prices Right
- Climate Report Warns of Escalating Crisis, Urges Immediate Action as UN Summit Nears
- Despite Progress, China Remains Tethered to Coal as Climate Change Pressures Mount
Monday, October 7, 2024
- Plenty More Fish in the Sea? Environmental Protections Account for Around 10 Percent of Fish Stocks on Coral Reefs
- Low Stream Diatom Biodiversity Potentially Decreasing Stream Oxygen Production in Remote Islands
- Whale Shark Shipping Collisions May Increase as Oceans Warm
- Antarctic 'greening' At Dramatic Rate