Environment

Environment refers to the natural and physical surroundings in which living organisms exist, including air, water, land, climate and ecosystems, as well as their interactions. It encompasses both biotic components such as plants, animals and microorganisms and abiotic elements such as soil, minerals and atmospheric conditions. The environment influences life processes, human activities and the functioning of ecosystems.

Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects (s. science, climate, Muser)
Climate Science Digest: January 9, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 9, 2025

Advances in porousizing catalysts for boosting CO2 electroreductionFloods, droughts, then fires: Hydroclimate whiplash is speeding up globallyResearchers use lab data to rewrite equation for deformation,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 10, 2025 Full article
Carbon Emissions -different sources
US emissions stagnated in 2024, challenging climate goals: studyNews

US emissions stagnated in 2024, challenging climate goals: study

Washington, United States | AFP US greenhouse gas emissions barely decreased in 2024, leaving the world's largest economy off track to achieve its climate goals,…
SourceSourceJanuary 9, 2025 Full article
At the Pic du Midi mountain observatory it is raining from all directions – ideal for exploring the pathways of arsenic in the atmosphere.
Tracing arsenic in rain reveals complex environmental pathwaysScience

Tracing arsenic in rain reveals complex environmental pathways

Researchers at ETH Zurich have uncovered new insights into how arsenic, a toxic trace element, travels through the atmosphere and interacts with biological systems. By…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 9, 2025 Full article
Sunny day in Antarctica
Antarctic sea ice rebounds from record lows: US scientistsClimate

Antarctic sea ice rebounds from record lows: US scientists

Paris, France | AFP Antarctic sea ice rebounded in December after a long period of record lows, US scientists said, giving pause to speculation that…
SourceSourceJanuary 8, 2025 Full article
A shoal of Striped Mackerel fish filter feeding amongst loads of plastic waste
Microplastics found in seafood consumed in Oregon, study revealsScience

Microplastics found in seafood consumed in Oregon, study reveals

A study published in Frontiers in Toxicology has revealed that seafood commonly consumed in Oregon contains microplastics, shedding light on the prevalence of plastic particles…
SourceSourceJanuary 8, 2025 Full article
Tanks with Hydrogen and Windmills in background - clean energy
Safeguarding clean energy tax credits could save US taxpayers $1 trillionScience

Safeguarding clean energy tax credits could save US taxpayers $1 trillion

A recent study published in Environmental Research: Energy shows the importance of robust safeguards in U.S. clean energy tax credit policies. Researchers from the University…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 7, 2025 Full article
Serranía de Hornocal, Argentina satellite image
Image of the day: A kaleidoscope in Argentina’s AndesNews

Image of the day: A kaleidoscope in Argentina’s Andes

Image of the Day The Serranía de Hornocal, a vivid mountain range in northern Argentina, captivates the imagination with its multicolored slopes, earning it the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 5, 2025 Full article
Bees on a Sunflower
Understanding bee preferences: Quantity or quality in floral traits?Science

Understanding bee preferences: Quantity or quality in floral traits?

The preferences of bees for specific floral traits play a crucial role in pollination, shaping ecosystems and food production. A recent study led by researchers…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 5, 2025 Full article
Lake Mendota at sunset
Bacteria evolve seasonally in response to environmental changesNewsScience

Bacteria evolve seasonally in response to environmental changes

Bacteria in Wisconsin’s Lake Mendota exhibit a unique evolutionary cycle, responding rapidly to seasonal changes before resetting to genetic states resembling prior years, according to…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 5, 2025 Full article
Dealurile Homoroadelor, Romania image from space
Image of the day: Autumn hues of Dealurile HomoroadelorNews

Image of the day: Autumn hues of Dealurile Homoroadelor

Dealurile Homoroadelor, a serene expanse of rolling hills in central Romania, shines as a beacon of biodiversity and environmental protection. This Natura 2000 site, spanning…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 4, 2025 Full article
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Revolutionizing acetaldehyde production with CO₂: A greener path for industryScience

Revolutionizing acetaldehyde production with CO₂: A greener path for industry

An innovative catalyst for greater efficiency 'Fascinating chemistry' The keys to success Acetaldehyde, a key ingredient in products ranging from plastics to perfumes, has long…
SourceSourceJanuary 4, 2025 Full article
City buildings in the fog (s. air pollution, aerosols, dust, climate, science)
A deeper look at aerosols’ impact on wintertime haze formationScience

A deeper look at aerosols’ impact on wintertime haze formation

New research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences is reshaping our understanding of how light-absorbing aerosols contribute to winter haze events. These…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 30, 2024 Full article
A tree in the globe hovering in desert - abstract image (s. research, science, climate)
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 52, 2024Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 52, 2024

Conservation efforts for Brazilian primates under threat from climate change and habitat loss Brazilian primates face escalating threats as climate change and deforestation combine to…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 29, 2024 Full article
Image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite.
Image of the day: The captivating beauty of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, BrazilNews

Image of the day: The captivating beauty of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Brazil

Located in northeastern Brazil, Lençóis Maranhenses National Park presents an extraordinary landscape of sweeping sand dunes and crystalline lagoons. Spanning more than 155,000 hectares, this…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 29, 2024 Full article
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Mayotte faces environment, biodiversity crisis after cycloneNews

Mayotte faces environment, biodiversity crisis after cyclone

Mayotte has changed beyond recognition since a cyclone devastated the Indian Ocean territory, sparking an environment and biodiversity crisis that could last for a decade…
SourceSourceDecember 29, 2024 Full article
Genoa, Italy, captured by satellite
Image of the day: Genoa, Italy’s coastal gemNews

Image of the day: Genoa, Italy’s coastal gem

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite captures Genoa from above, revealing the intricate relationship between this historic Italian city and its surrounding natural environment. Located on the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 28, 2024 Full article
Geese fleeing
DOF BirdLife calls for permanent ban on fireworks in Denmark’s Natura 2000 areasNews

DOF BirdLife calls for permanent ban on fireworks in Denmark’s Natura 2000 areas

Denmark’s Natura 2000 sites, which encompass some of the country’s most valuable wetlands and coastal areas, are home to large concentrations of waterfowl. DOF BirdLife…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 27, 2024 Full article
Satellite Image of Barranquilla, Colombia
Image of the day: Barranquilla, Colombia’s gateway to the CaribbeanNews

Image of the day: Barranquilla, Colombia’s gateway to the Caribbean

Barranquilla, Colombia's fourth-largest city, is a vital nexus of commerce and culture, situated along the western bank of the Magdalena River where it flows into…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 27, 2024 Full article
Earth, Drop, Desert
‘Dangerous new era’: climate change spurs disaster in 2024Facts

‘Dangerous new era’: climate change spurs disaster in 2024

Paris, France | AFP | Muser NewsDesk Heat Floods Cyclones Droughts and wildfires Economic toll From tiny and impoverished Mayotte to oil-rich behemoth Saudi Arabia,…
SourceSourceDecember 27, 2024 Full article
A tree in the globe hovering in desert - abstract image (s. research, science, climate)
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 51, 2024Science

Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 51, 2024

3D concrete printing method captures carbon dioxide Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have pioneered a 3D concrete printing method that incorporates carbon…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 22, 2024 Full article
Woman Drinking Water
Where do we get exposed to PFAS and how can we remove them?News

Where do we get exposed to PFAS and how can we remove them?

By Stephen Gray and Jianhua Zhang | Victoria University Sources of PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', are more ubiquitous than many people realise. But new ways…
SourceSourceDecember 21, 2024 Full article
Graphic news (s. climate, science, research, scientists. emission targets, floods, environment)
Japan inspects US air base over chemical spillNews

Japan inspects US air base over chemical spill

Tokyo, Japan | AFP - Japanese authorities on Friday carried out an inspection of a US military base in Tokyo, a government spokesman said, after…
SourceSourceDecember 20, 2024 Full article
Paper in a bin
Denmark’s new law aims to cut packaging waste and boost recyclingNews

Denmark’s new law aims to cut packaging waste and boost recycling

Denmark, a country among the highest producers of waste in Europe, is enacting a new law designed to curb excessive packaging use and enhance recycling…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 20, 2024 Full article
Graphic news (s. climate, science, research, scientists. emission targets, floods, environment)
White House unveils new climate goals weeks before Trump’s returnNews

White House unveils new climate goals weeks before Trump’s return

Washington, United States | AFP President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday unveiled a new climate target under the landmark Paris accord, just weeks before Donald…
SourceSourceDecember 19, 2024 Full article