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New method shows promise in battling “forever chemicals”
New method shows promise in battling “forever chemicals”Science

New method shows promise in battling “forever chemicals”

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a novel technique to break down perfluorooctane sulfonates (PFOS), a subgroup of the hazardous "forever chemicals" known as PFAS,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 13, 2024 Full article
Deforestation’s unexpected impact on cloud cover and global warming
Deforestation’s unexpected impact on cloud cover and global warmingScience

Deforestation’s unexpected impact on cloud cover and global warming

A recent study published in Nature Communications highlights a previously underestimated consequence of large-scale deforestation: reduced cloud cover, which amplifies global warming. Researchers from Leipzig…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024 Full article
How oceans’ most abundant bacteria shape global nutrient cycles
How oceans’ most abundant bacteria shape global nutrient cyclesScience

How oceans’ most abundant bacteria shape global nutrient cycles

If you could collect all the organisms from the ocean surface down to 200 meters, you would find that SAR11 bacteria, also known as Pelagibacterales,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024 Full article
Century-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient crops
Century-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient cropsNewsScience

Century-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient crops

A century-old experiment, initiated before the Great Depression, has led scientists to uncover the genetic keys behind barley's remarkable adaptability. This discovery could safeguard barley,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024 Full article
Stronger summer storms threaten urban areas with flooding risks
Stronger summer storms threaten urban areas with flooding risksClimate

Stronger summer storms threaten urban areas with flooding risks

Recent research shows that summer storms tend to be more frequent and intense over urban areas compared to rural surroundings, raising concerns about the increased…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024 Full article
Global companies show progress in climate targets, but gaps in credibility remain, report finds
Global companies show progress in climate targets, but gaps in credibility remain, report findsNews

Global companies show progress in climate targets, but gaps in credibility remain, report finds

According to the State of Transition Report 2024, the number of companies setting long-term emissions targets aligned with the 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal has significantly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024 Full article
Flooding: the unexpected biggest threat to deserts
Flooding: the unexpected biggest threat to desertsScience

Flooding: the unexpected biggest threat to deserts

A new study from the University of Southern California (USC) Viterbi School of Engineering, in collaboration with the University of Paris Cité, has revealed a…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024 Full article
Methane emissions surge at record pace despite global pledges
Methane emissions surge at record pace despite global pledgesClimate

Methane emissions surge at record pace despite global pledges

Global methane emissions have surged at an unprecedented rate over the past five years, according to new research, raising serious concerns about achieving global climate…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024 Full article
Danish hospitals aim to reduce plastic waste and boost recycling
Danish hospitals aim to reduce plastic waste and boost recyclingNews

Danish hospitals aim to reduce plastic waste and boost recycling

Researchers from Roskilde University are leading an ambitious project called CircleHealth, which aims to reduce the consumption of plastic and textiles in hospitals across three…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024 Full article
Sharks are abandoning stressed coral reefs as oceans warm
Sharks are abandoning stressed coral reefs as oceans warmScience

Sharks are abandoning stressed coral reefs as oceans warm

Grey reef sharks are being forced to abandon coral reefs due to rising ocean temperatures, according to new research. The study, published in Communications Biology,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024 Full article
Cement materials hold potential to absorb atmospheric CO2, new research finds
Cement materials hold potential to absorb atmospheric CO2, new research findsScience

Cement materials hold potential to absorb atmospheric CO2, new research finds

Researchers have made significant strides in understanding the carbonation process in cement-based materials, which could play a crucial role in reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2).…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024 Full article
Optimizing carbon suitability in Tianjin, China’s urban spaces for a greener future
Optimizing carbon suitability in Tianjin, China’s urban spaces for a greener futureClimate

Optimizing carbon suitability in Tianjin, China’s urban spaces for a greener future

The global climate crisis is intensifying, with urban living spaces (ULS) playing a crucial role in carbon emissions. To address this challenge, researchers have developed…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024 Full article
Majority of people in G20 countries support criminalizing environmental damage
Majority of people in G20 countries support criminalizing environmental damageClimate

Majority of people in G20 countries support criminalizing environmental damage

A striking 72% of people - nearly three out of four people - across 18 G20 countries believe it should be a criminal offence for…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 7, 2024 Full article
New DRI report offers critical climate data guidance for future emergency planning
New DRI report offers critical climate data guidance for future emergency planningScience

New DRI report offers critical climate data guidance for future emergency planning

As climate change intensifies extreme weather events, communities face increasing challenges in preparing for disasters. A new guidance report, developed by scientists at the Desert…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 6, 2024 Full article
New study enhances prediction of methane emissions in tidal wetlands
New study enhances prediction of methane emissions in tidal wetlandsScience

New study enhances prediction of methane emissions in tidal wetlands

A recent international study led by Ariane Arias-Ortiz from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) has made significant strides in understanding methane gas emissions from…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 6, 2024 Full article
The vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires, and air pollution: a growing threat
The vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires, and air pollution: a growing threatClimate

The vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires, and air pollution: a growing threat

A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reveals a vicious cycle where climate change, wildfires, and air pollution are interlinked, amplifying their harmful…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024 Full article
WashU scientists discover dark brown carbon’s role in accelerating snow melt
WashU scientists discover dark brown carbon’s role in accelerating snow meltScience

WashU scientists discover dark brown carbon’s role in accelerating snow melt

Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) have revealed the significant role of dark brown carbon (d-BrC), a previously overlooked wildfire byproduct, in accelerating…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024 Full article
CABBI team develops bioenergy crops with improved water efficiency
CABBI team develops bioenergy crops with improved water efficiencyNewsScience

CABBI team develops bioenergy crops with improved water efficiency

Drought stress has been a major challenge for crop production globally, a problem exacerbated by climate change. For over a century, researchers have aimed to…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024 Full article
Global plastic pollution crisis driven by uncollected waste and open burning
Global plastic pollution crisis driven by uncollected waste and open burningScience

Global plastic pollution crisis driven by uncollected waste and open burning

A new study by researchers at the University of Leeds has unveiled the vast scale of uncollected waste and open burning of plastic as primary…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024 Full article
How Arctic air movement is shaping climate change
How Arctic air movement is shaping climate changeClimate

How Arctic air movement is shaping climate change

Researchers are making significant strides in understanding the complex climate dynamics of the Arctic, particularly in how air masses move and transform within this rapidly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024 Full article
Promising antibiotics found in Arctic Sea microbes
Promising antibiotics found in Arctic Sea microbesScience

Promising antibiotics found in Arctic Sea microbes

Researchers from Finland and Norway have discovered promising antibiotic candidates in microbes found deep in the Arctic Sea. Using advanced screening methods, they identified two…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024 Full article
Invasive jellyfish clones spreading rapidly in British Columbia lakes
Invasive jellyfish clones spreading rapidly in British Columbia lakesScience

Invasive jellyfish clones spreading rapidly in British Columbia lakes

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has uncovered the rapid proliferation of an invasive freshwater jellyfish species in…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 4, 2024 Full article
Climate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in Africa
Climate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in AfricaNewsScience

Climate change drives rise in stillbirths and newborn deaths in Africa

A recent study published in Nature Medicine highlights a disturbing correlation between rising temperatures in sub-Saharan Africa and an increased risk of perinatal deaths. The…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 3, 2024 Full article