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The growing threat of ‘Day Zero’ and the push for wastewater reuseNewsScience

The growing threat of ‘Day Zero’ and the push for wastewater reuse

“Can you imagine a day when you turn on your faucet and no water comes out?” This chilling question, posed by researchers at the University…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 20, 2024 Full article
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China’s family policies may threaten carbon neutrality by 2060Climate

China’s family policies may threaten carbon neutrality by 2060

China’s relaxation of family size restrictions may complicate its ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, according to new research from University College London…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 20, 2024 Full article
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Global CO2 emissions from forest fires surge by 60%, warn scientistsScience

Global CO2 emissions from forest fires surge by 60%, warn scientists

A groundbreaking study reveals a startling increase in global CO2 emissions from forest fires, which have surged by 60% since 2001. The research, published in…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 18, 2024 Full article
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Most people don’t understand Climate Justice conceptClimate

Most people don’t understand Climate Justice concept

A new global study reveals a widespread lack of understanding of the term 'Climate Justice', even among those living in regions most affected by climate…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 18, 2024 Full article
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Fastest degrading bioplastic for ocean protectionNewsScience

Fastest degrading bioplastic for ocean protection

Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against plastic pollution in oceans. After years of experimentation,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 18, 2024 Full article
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Microplastics detected in dolphin breathScience

Microplastics detected in dolphin breath

U.S. researchers have found microplastic particles in the breath of wild bottlenose dolphins, suggesting that inhalation could be a significant route of exposure to these…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 17, 2024 Full article
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Global water crisis threatens economy and food securityClimate

Global water crisis threatens economy and food security

An international group of leaders and experts has issued a warning that humanity must act urgently to address the global water crisis. In a comprehensive…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 17, 2024 Full article
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Grassland biodiversity faces faster decline from combined CO2 and nitrogen pollutionScience

Grassland biodiversity faces faster decline from combined CO2 and nitrogen pollution

A 24-year field study conducted in Minnesota has shed light on the compounded threat that nitrogen pollution and rising atmospheric carbon dioxide pose to grassland…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 17, 2024 Full article
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Grasslands respond rapidly to climate changeScience

Grasslands respond rapidly to climate change

In the world of ecosystems affected by climate change, grasslands are proving to be the fast responders. While forests may take years to reveal the…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 16, 2024 Full article
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Electric vehicle adoption could save billions in health costs by 2050Science

Electric vehicle adoption could save billions in health costs by 2050

A recent study from the University of Toronto suggests that large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S., along with a transition to renewable…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 16, 2024 Full article
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Roskilde University researchers launch sustainable shrimp production pilot on BornholmNews

Roskilde University researchers launch sustainable shrimp production pilot on Bornholm

Roskilde University (RUC) researchers have secured EU funding to launch an innovative shrimp farming project on the Danish island of Bornholm. With support from the…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 16, 2024 Full article
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Climate change drives internal migration as drought and aridification disrupt livelihoods worldwideScience

Climate change drives internal migration as drought and aridification disrupt livelihoods worldwide

Climate change has become a powerful force reshaping migration patterns within national borders, according to a new study led by the International Institute for Applied…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 15, 2024 Full article
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Tropical forest biodiversity at risk as two-thirds of Key Areas experience unprecedented temperaturesScience

Tropical forest biodiversity at risk as two-thirds of Key Areas experience unprecedented temperatures

As climate change reshapes global weather patterns, a new study reveals that two-thirds of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) within tropical forests are facing never-before-seen temperature…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 15, 2024 Full article
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Global warming is rising, but not surgingClimate

Global warming is rising, but not surging

A new study, published in Communications Earth & Environment, suggests that while global temperatures are undoubtedly rising, there is no statistically significant evidence to support…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 15, 2024 Full article
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Ancient resilience: european forest trees retain genetic diversity despite climate shiftsScience

Ancient resilience: european forest trees retain genetic diversity despite climate shifts

Seven common European forest tree species have managed to maintain significant genetic diversity over millions of years, even as they weathered drastic environmental changes during…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 14, 2024 Full article
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Scientists successfully breed heat-tolerant corals, but climate action still essential for coral survivalScience

Scientists successfully breed heat-tolerant corals, but climate action still essential for coral survival

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have demonstrated that selective breeding can improve the heat tolerance of coral species, potentially helping these vulnerable marine ecosystems to…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 14, 2024 Full article
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Climate change threatens global emergency medical services, experts warnClimate

Climate change threatens global emergency medical services, experts warn

As climate change progresses, international experts in emergency medicine are raising alarms about the increasing strain on emergency medical services worldwide. At the European Emergency…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 14, 2024 Full article
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Making food safer and sustainableFacts

Making food safer and sustainable

As World Food Day approaches on October 16, global food systems face urgent calls for transformation to ensure sustainable and safe nutrition for all. The…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 14, 2024 Full article
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Extreme heat drastically increases mortality among the homeless populationScience

Extreme heat drastically increases mortality among the homeless population

A recent study conducted by the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has revealed that individuals experiencing homelessness are facing significantly higher mortality risks…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 11, 2024 Full article
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How personal care products impact indoor air qualityScience

How personal care products impact indoor air quality

A study by École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has highlighted the significant effects of personal care products on indoor air quality. The research, published…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 11, 2024 Full article
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Catastrophic climate models may be alarmingly accurateClimate

Catastrophic climate models may be alarmingly accurate

Global climate models are pivotal for predicting our planet's future. Researchers worldwide continuously refine these models, using extensive observational data to better understand Earth’s climate…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 11, 2024 Full article
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Extreme rainfall poses growing health risksScience

Extreme rainfall poses growing health risks

An international study led by Helmholtz Munich has shed new light on the health impacts of extreme rainfall events, revealing that such weather patterns significantly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 10, 2024 Full article
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Is your favorite fashion brand truly sustainable or just greenwashing?News

Is your favorite fashion brand truly sustainable or just greenwashing?

As consumers grow increasingly aware of climate change and its impacts, they’re rethinking the environmental footprint of their choices, particularly in the fashion industry. While…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 10, 2024 Full article
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Ancient climate shift uncovers missing sediment mystery on Earth’s ocean floorsClimate

Ancient climate shift uncovers missing sediment mystery on Earth’s ocean floors

A new study from Stanford University has unveiled a surprising geological mystery from 34 million years ago when Earth underwent a dramatic climate shift. Conventional…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 10, 2024 Full article