Environmental Issues News
July 26, 2024
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July 25, 2024 — An international team of researchers has found that nitrogen emissions from fertilizers and fossil fuels have a net cooling effect on the climate. But they warn increasing atmospheric nitrogen has ...
July 25, 2024 — A new study finds disproportionate effects of temperature shifts on an icy glacier ...
July 25, 2024 — Aerosol scientists quantify the extent of light absorption by black carbon in fire clouds to better model climate impacts of extreme wildfire ...
July 25, 2024 — Newly announced research examining greenhouse gas emissions from the drying lake bed of Great Salt Lake, Utah, calculates that 4.1 million tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases were released in 2020. This research suggests that drying ...
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July 22, 2024 — Researchers have made an exciting discovery on the Hong Kong coast. They have identified two fiddler crab species: Tubuca dussumieri, previously ...
July 24, 2024 — Baby oysters rely on natural acoustic cues to settle in specific environments, but new research reveals that noise from human activity is interfering with this critical ...
July 24, 2024 — New research has found that the Southern Ocean absorbs more carbon dioxide (CO2) than previously thought. Using direct measurements of CO2 exchange, ...
July 24, 2024 — Ultrafine particles, UFPs, the smallest contributors to air pollution, hinder the function of mitochondria in human olfactory mucosa cells, a new ...
July 24, 2024 — Tree bark surfaces play an important role in removing methane gas from the ...
July 24, 2024 — A new study shows an average 20-percent spike of nitrogen dioxide polluting the air for communities located near huge warehouses. And people of color are harder ...
July 22, 2024 — A new analysis sheds light on major shortfalls of a recently proposed approach to capture CO2 from air and directly convert it to fuel using ...
July 16, 2024 — When natural gas leaks from a subsurface pipeline, a ground cover of water/snow saturation, asphalt paving or a combination of these can cause the gas to migrate away from the leak site up to three ...
July 16, 2024 — New research shows that ozone concentrations at Carlsbad Caverns National Park frequently exceed Environmental Protection Agency health standards, ...
July 18, 2024 — The way oil drops break up at the water's surface means some oil may not get cleaned up after a ...
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July 24, 2024 — Researchers reveal there are an estimated 400 billion microplastic fibers on the surface of Frenchman Bay, which borders Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park in Maine, and several connected rivers and ...
July 23, 2024 — World leaders must take advantage of a pivotal window of opportunity for forging a much-needed joined-up approach to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, say scientists. Without this, work on ...
July 18, 2024 — The key to cooling 'urban heat islands' may lie in the countryside, according to a new ...
July 18, 2024 — Plants and microbes are known to secrete enzymes to transform organic phosphorus into bioavailable inorganic phosphorus. Now, researchers found that iron oxide in soil performs the same ...
July 17, 2024 — As sea ice disappears and grows less reflective, the Arctic has lost around a quarter of its cooling power since 1980, and the world has lost up to 15%, according to new ...
July 17, 2024 — When it comes to diatoms that live in the ocean, new research suggests that photosynthesis is not the only strategy for accumulating carbon. Instead, these single-celled plankton are also building ...
July 17, 2024 — New research has examined the fossil record going back 66 million years and tracked changes to mammalian ecosystems and species diversity on the North American ...
July 17, 2024 — A large study of 35,000 children from eight countries has found a 'robust' link between exposure to green spaces in early childhood and better lung function. The study used data from 10 ...
July 17, 2024 — Strawberries could be fewer and more expensive because of higher temperatures caused by climate change, according to new ...
July 17, 2024 — A newly engineered type of soil can capture water out of thin air to keep plants hydrated and manage controlled release of fertilizer for a constant supply of ...
July 17, 2024 — Despite facing regional threats like deforestation and wildfires, the world's forests continue to be a powerful weapon in the fight against climate change. A new study reveals these vital ...
July 16, 2024 — A new global assessment of scientific literature finds that nature-based solutions (NbS) are an economically effective method to mitigate risks from a range of disasters -- from floods and hurricanes ...
July 16, 2024 — Researchers examine the specific impacts of microplastics on the geophysics of sea foam formation in the critical zone where water meets air in the top layer of the ocean. They devised two ...
July 16, 2024 — A new study has unveiled surprising findings about mercury pollution: where it comes from and how it moves through the environment vary significantly depending on the ecosystem. In drier regions, ...
July 15, 2024 — As the planet continues to warm due to human-driven climate change, accurate computer climate models will be key in helping illuminate exactly how the climate will continue to be altered in the years ...
July 15, 2024 — Oxygen is a fundamental requirement of life, and the loss of oxygen in water, referred to as aquatic deoxygenation, is a threat to life at all levels. In fact, researchers describe how ongoing ...
July 12, 2024 — Tree-planting campaigns have been underway in the United States, especially in cities, as part of climate mitigation efforts given the many environmental benefits of urban forests. But a new study ...
July 12, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a new mechanism by which particles are formed around the ...
July 12, 2024 — In a revelation highlighting the fragile balance of our planet's atmosphere, scientists have uncovered an unexpected link between massive wildfire events and the chemistry of the ozone layer. ...
July 12, 2024 — Methane, a strong greenhouse gas that naturally escapes from the bottom of the North Sea, is affected by the pressure of high or low tide. Methane emissions from the seafloor can be just easily three ...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Thursday, July 18, 2024
- Rural Belts Around Cities Can Reduce Urban Summer Temperatures by Up to 0.5°C
- Minerals Play Newly Discovered Role in Earth's Phosphorus Cycle
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
- Sea Ice's Cooling Power Is Waning Faster Than Its Area of Extent
- Diatom Surprise Could Rewrite the Global Carbon Cycle
- Research Tracks 66 Million Years of Mammalian Diversity
- Children Living in Greener Neighborhoods Show Better Lung Function
- Researchers Predict Fewer, Pricier Strawberries as Temperatures Warm
- Smart Soil Can Water and Feed Itself
- Forests Endure as Carbon Sink Despite Regional Pressures
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
- Nature-Based Solutions to Disaster Risk from Climate Change Are Cost Effective
- Microplastic Pollution Increases Sea Foam Height and Stability
- Local Dragonflies Expose Mercury Pollution Patterns
Monday, July 15, 2024
- Scientists Discover Missing Piece in Climate Models
- Loss of Oxygen in Lakes and Oceans a Major Threat to Ecosystems, Society, and Planet
Friday, July 12, 2024
- Study Examines Urban Forests Across the United States
- Scientists Find New Way Global Air Churn Makes Particles
- Complex Impact of Large Wildfires on Ozone Layer Dynamics
- High and Low Tide Cause Low and High Methane Fluxes
- Unprecedented Warming Threatens Earth's Lakes and Their Ecosystems
Thursday, July 11, 2024
- Study Finds Health Risks in Switching Ships from Diesel to Ammonia Fuel
- Scientists Call for 'major Initiative' To Study Whether Geoengineering Should Be Used on Glaciers
- Mapping the World's Fungi from Air Samples
- Air Pollution Harms Pollinators More Than Pests, Study Finds
- Targeted Home Systems to Remove PFAS More Cost-Effective Than System-Wide Solutions
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
- The Gulf Stream Is Wind-Powered and Could Weaken from Climate Change
- Cutting Farm Nitrous Oxide Emissions Helps Climate and Ozone Layer
Monday, July 8, 2024
- Engine Wear Risk as Planes Swallow More Dust Waiting to Land
- Researcher Finds Lithium Ion Batteries a Growing Source of Pollution
- Companies That Mitigate Climate Change Reduce Their Cost of Capital
- Exploring the Radiative Effects of Precipitation on Arctic Amplification and Energy Budget
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
- Retreating Glaciers: Fungi Enhance Carbon Storage in Young Arctic Soils
- Early-Onset El Niño Means Warmer Winters in East Asia, and Vice Versa
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Monday, July 1, 2024
- Ocean Acidification Turns Fish Off Coral Reefs
- Dampening the 'seeds' Of Hurricanes
- Shrinking Glaciers: Microscopic Fungi Enhance Soil Carbon Storage in New Landscapes Created by Shrinking Arctic Glaciers
- Researchers Identify Unique Survival Strategies Adopted by Fish in the World's Warmest Waters
- Novel Spectroscopy Technique Sheds Light on NOx Reduction
Friday, June 28, 2024
- Air Pollution Exposure During Childhood Linked Directly to Adult Bronchitis Symptoms
- Drowning in Waste: Pollution Hotspots in Aquatic Environments
- Climate Change to Shift Tropical Rains Northward
Thursday, June 27, 2024
- Projected Loss of Brown Macroalgae and Seagrasses With Global Environmental Change
- US Clean Water Act Leaves About 55% of Water Flowing out of Rivers Vulnerable to Pollution
- Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Pose an Acute Challenge for Cities With Combined Sewer Systems
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
- Simple New Process Stores CO2 in Concrete Without Compromising Strength
- El Niño Forecasts Extended to 18 Months With Innovative Physics-Based Model
- Some Landfill 'burps' Contain Airborne PFAS
- Small, Adsorbent 'fins' Collect Humidity Rather Than Swim Through Water
- Underwater Mountains Have a Big Impact on Ocean Circulation
Monday, June 24, 2024
Friday, June 21, 2024
- Human Activity: A Double-Edged Sword in the Face of Drought
- Up to 30 Percent More Time: Climate Change Makes It Harder for Women to Collect Water, Study Finds
- Restoring the Great Salt Lake Would Have Environmental Justice as Well as Ecological Benefits
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
- When in Drought: Researchers Map Which Parts of the Amazon Are Most Vulnerable to Climate Change
- Non-Native Plants and Animals Expanding Ranges 100 Times Faster Than Native Species
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
- Tight-Knit Communities Can Prevent Environmental Progress
- Large Wildfires Create Weather That Favors More Fire
Monday, June 17, 2024
- Climate Change: Rising Temperatures May Impact Groundwater Quality
- Satellites to Monitor Marine Debris from Space
Friday, June 14, 2024
- Concrete-Nitrogen Mix May Provide Major Health and Environment Benefits
- Scientists Unravel Drivers of the Global Zinc Cycle in Our Oceans, With Implications for a Changing Climate
Thursday, June 13, 2024
- New Fabric Makes Urban Heat Islands More Bearable
- Marine Heatwaves Devastate Red Gorgonians in the Medes Islands
- Ancient Ocean Slowdown Warns of Future Climate Chaos
- Dolphins With Elevated Mercury Levels in Florida and Georgia
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
- Mobile Monitoring for an Airborne Carcinogen in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley'
- Site New Care Homes Near Trees and Away from Busy Roads to Protect Residents' Lungs
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
- Significant Increase in Nitrous-Oxide Emissions from Human Activities, Jeopardizing Climate Goals
- Specialist and Migratory Birds at Greater Risk Under Climate Change
- Major Milestone in Cutting Harmful Gases That Deplete Ozone Layer and Worsen Global Warming
- New Discovery Reveals Unexpected Ocean Algae Help Cool Earth
Monday, June 10, 2024
- Early Life Exposure to Weed Pollen Could Increase Childhood Asthma Risk
- Study Estimates That Between 1980 and 2020, 135 Million Premature Deaths Could Be Linked to Fine Particulate Matter Pollution
Friday, June 7, 2024
Thursday, June 6, 2024
- Climate Policy: Competing Crises
- Climate Crisis Puts Australia's Ski Industry on Slippery Slope, but Not All Hope Is Lost
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
- 'Painting With Light' Illuminates Photo Evidence of Air Pollution
- Climate Change Will Make Ozone Pollution Worse: Here's How
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
- Rate of Global Warming Caused by Humans at an All-Time High, Say Scientists
- Exploring Three Frontiers in Marine Biomass and Blue Carbon Capture
- Rocky Shores of Pacific Northwest Show Low Resilience to Changes in Climate
- Summer Droughts in Northern Hemisphere Increasingly Likely as Seasonal Streamflows Change
- Innovative Demand Strategies for Clean Energy
Monday, June 3, 2024
- Key Nutrients Help Plants Beat the Heat
- Microscopic Defects in Ice Shape How Massive Glaciers Flow, Study Shows
- Mapping the Seafloor Sediment Superhighway
- Urgent Need for Action Now for Increasing Threat from Invasive Alien Species
- Arctic Melting Heavily Influenced by Little-Studied Meteorological Phenomena
- Thawing Permafrost: Not a Climate Tipping Element, but Nevertheless Far-Reaching Impacts
- Greenhouses Cover More and More of Earth's Surface