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.

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G7 to phase out coal-fired power plants by mid-2030sNews

G7 to phase out coal-fired power plants by mid-2030s

Turin, Italy | AFP G7 ministers agreed a timeframe Tuesday for phasing out coal-fired power plants, setting as a goal the mid-2030s, in a move…
SourceSourceMay 1, 2024 Full article
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Warming Arctic reduces dust levels in parts of the planetClimate

Warming Arctic reduces dust levels in parts of the planet

Climate change is a global phenomenon, but its impacts are felt at a very local level. Take, for example, dust. Dust can have a huge…
SourceSourceApril 26, 2024 Full article
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European Parliament votes in favor of exiting the Energy Charter TreatyNews

European Parliament votes in favor of exiting the Energy Charter Treaty

BRUSSELS – In a decisive move reflecting growing environmental concerns, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to recommend the EU's withdrawal from the Energy Charter…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreApril 24, 2024 Full article
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High air pollution in Denmark may impact children’s academic performanceNewsScience

High air pollution in Denmark may impact children’s academic performance

Pollution from traffic, farming and wood stoves may have a negative effect on children’s cognitive development. So a new study of Danish students’ performance in…
SourceSourceApril 23, 2024 Full article
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New report ‘braids’ Indigenous and Western knowledge for forest adaptation strategies against climate changeNews

New report ‘braids’ Indigenous and Western knowledge for forest adaptation strategies against climate change

There are 154 national forests in the United States, covering nearly 300,000 square miles of forests, woodlands, shrublands, wetlands, meadows and prairies. These lands are…
SourceSourceApril 11, 2024 Full article
Iceberg, Antarctica
Heat from El Niño can warm oceans off West Antarctica – and melt floating ice shelves from belowScience

Heat from El Niño can warm oceans off West Antarctica – and melt floating ice shelves from below

By Maurice Huguenin, UNSW Sydney; Matthew England, UNSW Sydney, and Paul Spence, University of Tasmania | The Conversation As the weight of ice builds up,…
SourceSourceApril 10, 2024 Full article
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European Court of Human Rights delivers landmark climate change rulingsNews

European Court of Human Rights delivers landmark climate change rulings

On 9 April 2024, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) delivered Grand Chamber judgments in three climate-related cases, marking the first time the Court…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskApril 9, 2024 Full article
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Waterfront cities in Europe set sail for climate resilienceNews

Waterfront cities in Europe set sail for climate resilience

A group of European urban areas bordering seas and rivers is paving the way for climate neutrality by 2030. In the medieval Belgian city of…
SourceSourceApril 5, 2024 Full article
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Global warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study findsNewsScience

Global warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study finds

In a new report published in Nature Communications, researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology shed light on the interconnectedness of global warming and plastic…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreMarch 20, 2024 Full article
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Europe facing urgent climate risks: EEA report warns of ‘catastrophic’ consequencesNewsClimate

Europe facing urgent climate risks: EEA report warns of ‘catastrophic’ consequences

Europe is rapidly becoming the epicenter of climate change, with unprecedented warming trends threatening the continent's very foundation. The European Environment Agency (EEA) has sounded…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreMarch 12, 2024 Full article
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Arctic Sea Ice Speed Projected to Slow Down in Coming Decades, New Study RevealsScience

Arctic Sea Ice Speed Projected to Slow Down in Coming Decades, New Study Reveals

After years of Arctic Ocean ice moving at accelerated speeds, a new study suggests a significant reversal is on the horizon. The findings, published on…
SourceSourceMarch 6, 2024 Full article
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Greenland’s Changing Landscape: Doubling of Vegetation in Three DecadesClimateScience

Greenland’s Changing Landscape: Doubling of Vegetation in Three Decades

In a major analysis of satellite records, scientists have uncovered significant changes in Greenland's land cover over the past three decades. The study, conducted by…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreFebruary 14, 2024 Full article
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Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team sets the pace by signing The Climate PledgeNews

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team sets the pace by signing The Climate Pledge

The renowned Formula 1 team commits to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040 In a landmark move, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team has…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskFebruary 6, 2024 Full article
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Discoloration plagues Alaska’s pristine rivers: A consequence of rapid Arctic warmingScience

Discoloration plagues Alaska’s pristine rivers: A consequence of rapid Arctic warming

Permafrost thaw unveils startling changes in water quality, posing threats to ecosystems. In a concerning revelation, Alaska's Arctic region is grappling with a striking environmental…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 16, 2024 Full article
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COP28 marks definitive call to ditch fossil fuels for a sustainable futureFacts

COP28 marks definitive call to ditch fossil fuels for a sustainable future

The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) concluded with a resounding call for a global shift away from fossil fuels, signaling a pivotal moment in…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreDecember 13, 2023 Full article
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Light pollution: mitigation measures for environmental protectionScience

Light pollution: mitigation measures for environmental protection

Light pollution has become an increasingly concerning environmental issue that not only affects our view of the night sky but also has broader implications for…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreDecember 12, 2023 Full article
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Accelerating innovations: mitigating climate change impact on health, agriculture, and genderNews

Accelerating innovations: mitigating climate change impact on health, agriculture, and gender

In the face of an escalating climate crisis, innovative solutions are crucial to addressing the multifaceted challenges that impact health, agriculture, and gender. The Rockefeller…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2023 Full article
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UAE’s Sultan Al Jaber challenges fossil fuel phase-out, ignites controversy at COP28News

UAE’s Sultan Al Jaber challenges fossil fuel phase-out, ignites controversy at COP28

The President of COP28, Sultan Al Jaber, has sparked controversy by asserting that there is no scientific evidence supporting the necessity of a complete phase-out…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 3, 2023 Full article
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EU Parliament backs 90% CO2 reduction target for trucks – but loophole could undermine itClimate

EU Parliament backs 90% CO2 reduction target for trucks – but loophole could undermine it

The loophole has far-reaching implications, according to Fedor Unterlohner, the freight manager at T&E. He argues that while biofuels and e-fuels may not effectively decarbonize…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 22, 2023 Full article
Plastic pollution - oceans
A novel approach to tackling marine plastic pollution: evaluating cleanup technologiesScience

A novel approach to tackling marine plastic pollution: evaluating cleanup technologies

Marine plastic pollution poses a significant threat to our oceans and marine life, necessitating innovative solutions to address the growing crisis. In response to the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 13, 2023 Full article