New findings: East Palestine train derailment caused chemical pollution falling to the earth surface across the US and beyondScience
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New findings: East Palestine train derailment caused chemical pollution falling to the earth surface across the US and beyond
By IOP Publishing A new study published in the academic journal Environmental Research Letters, reveals that the environmental impact of the February 3, 2023, Norfolk…

Air pollution linked to 8.1 million global deaths in 2021, rising as top threat for children under fiveNewsFacts
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Air pollution linked to 8.1 million global deaths in 2021, rising as top threat for children under five
Comprehensive new report details health impacts of air pollution, which has moved ahead of tobacco and poor diet as a risk factor for death. Boston/New…

Aalborg hosts 10th edition of the European Sustainable Cities and Towns ConferenceNews
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Aalborg hosts 10th edition of the European Sustainable Cities and Towns Conference
The Danish city of Aalborg and ICLEI Europe are getting ready to host the 10th edition of the European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns…

For sustainable livestock farming bordering the Amazon Rainforest, look to the womenClimate
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For sustainable livestock farming bordering the Amazon Rainforest, look to the women
By The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture When trees and livestock compete for land, the trees usually lose. It…

This new way to recycle steel could reduce the industry’s carbon footprintScience
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This new way to recycle steel could reduce the industry’s carbon footprint
University of Toronto engineering researchers have designed a new way to recycle steel that has the potential to decarbonize a range of manufacturing industries and…

European and US used cooking oil demand increasingly unsustainable – analysisNews
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European and US used cooking oil demand increasingly unsustainable – analysis
By Transport & Environment (T&E) The world’s leading used cooking oil (UCO) producer, China, will soon run out of waste oil, as demand from Europe…

Will climate change turn the Arctic green?Climate
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Will climate change turn the Arctic green?
The Arctic is in the hotseat of climate change, warming four times faster than anywhere else on Earth. Already, the Arctic Ocean has experienced immense…

Planetary boundary layer revealed: satellites illuminate atmospheric mysteriesScience
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Planetary boundary layer revealed: satellites illuminate atmospheric mysteries
Unlocking the secrets of Earth's planetary boundary layer (PBL), a pivotal zone influencing air quality and climate, a new study offers unprecedented insights into atmospheric…

Harnessing ecological theory for successful ecosystem restorationScience
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Harnessing ecological theory for successful ecosystem restoration
By Duke Nicholas School of the Environment | Duke University Scientists have created a research framework to incorporate ecological theory – mathematical models and concepts…

Busting five myths about eco-friendly eatingFacts
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Busting five myths about eco-friendly eating
Choosing food that is both healthy and good for the planet can be confusing. Here are five myths to avoid to help you make better…

Large wildfires create weather that favors more fireClimateScience
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Large wildfires create weather that favors more fire
By Jules Bernstein, University of California - Riverside A new UC Riverside study shows soot from large wildfires in California traps sunlight, making days warmer…

Over a dozen people missing as extreme weather hits ChinaNews
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Over a dozen people missing as extreme weather hits China
Beijing, China | AFP - More than a dozen people were missing in China on Tuesday after heavy rains and flooding struck swaths of the…

Fishy parenting? Punishing offspring encourages cooperationNewsScience
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Fishy parenting? Punishing offspring encourages cooperation
By Osaka Metropolitan University While there is an increasing consensus among humans that corporal discipline of children does more harm than good, fish may disagree.…

Paving the way for carbon pricing with green alternativesClimateNews
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Paving the way for carbon pricing with green alternatives
By Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) The political success of climate change mitigation in Europe will depend on how well policy design enables…

Understanding the Green Sahara’s collapseClimateScience
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Understanding the Green Sahara’s collapse
By Technical University of Munich (TUM) From the last ice age until around 6000 years ago, the region now known as the Sahara Desert was…

Leading academics call for extending and reframing Sustainable Development GoalsClimateNews
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Leading academics call for extending and reframing Sustainable Development Goals
By KTH Royal Institute of Technology A group of leading academics are calling for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be extended past their…

An earthquake changed the course of the Ganges. Could it happen again?Science
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An earthquake changed the course of the Ganges. Could it happen again?
By Kevin Krajick, Columbia Climate School A major earthquake 2,500 years ago caused one of the largest rivers on Earth to abruptly change course, according…

Novel Method for Measuring Nano/Microplastic Concentrations in Soil Using SpectroscopyScience
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Novel Method for Measuring Nano/Microplastic Concentrations in Soil Using Spectroscopy
By Waseda University Current techniques for measuring nano/microplastic (N/MP) concentrations in soil require the soil organic matter content to be separated and have limited resolution…

Coastal Water Surface Can Accumulate Bacteria and AntibioticsNews
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Coastal Water Surface Can Accumulate Bacteria and Antibiotics
By American Society for Microbiology Antibiotics in the uppermost water surface, known as the sea surface microlayer, can significantly affect the number of bacteria present…

Wildfire smoke and healthNews
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Wildfire smoke and health
With wildfires becoming more frequent and extensive in Canada, it’s important for people to understand the health risks of wildfire smoke. An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical…

The diet change that can also help the planetFacts
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The diet change that can also help the planet
By Mahya Tavan, Sustainable Nutrition Initiative Choosing foods that are good for us, good for the planet, accessible and affordable is a complex problem to…

EU states give final green light to nature restoration lawNews
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EU states give final green light to nature restoration law
Luxembourg, Luxembourg (AFP) - EU member countries on Monday gave final approval to a key biodiversity measure, a bloc-wide nature restoration law, after Austria's climate…

Electronics made of wood and paperScience
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Electronics made of wood and paper
By Michael ALLEN | Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine To develop eco-friendly electronics such as sensors and circuit boards, Dr Valerio Beni is…

Climate Change Impacts Vary among Tree Species within the Same HabitatScience
SourceJune 15, 2024
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Climate Change Impacts Vary among Tree Species within the Same Habitat
By Chinese Academy of Sciences Forests, which cover 31% of the Earth's land surface, are essential for maintaining biodiversity and regulating the climate. However, climate…
