Environment

The Majority of the Plastic Pollution on Coral Reefs Comes from Fishing Activities and Increases With Depth

The Majority of the Plastic Pollution on Coral Reefs Comes from Fishing Activities and Increases With Depth

Plastic pollution refers to the environmental problem caused by the accumulation of plastic waste in the natural environment, particularly in oceans, rivers, lakes, and land.…
Rising Groundwater Causes Problems for Coastal Septic Systems Due to Rising Sea Levels

Rising Groundwater Causes Problems for Coastal Septic Systems Due to Rising Sea Levels

Coastal communities are being severely impacted by sea level rise and powerful storms, which result in more floods, more land being lost to saltwater intrusion,…
There may be a Salt Marsh in Massachusetts that Holds the Key to Surviving Rapid Sea Level Rise

There may be a Salt Marsh in Massachusetts that Holds the Key to Surviving Rapid Sea Level Rise

Recently, a group of scientists reported the following findings in the Journal of Geophysical Research under the direction of Brian Yellen, research professor of earth,…
Evaluation of Ocean-Based Climate Intervention Technologies’ Potential Impacts on Deep-Sea Ecosystems

Evaluation of Ocean-Based Climate Intervention Technologies’ Potential Impacts on Deep-Sea Ecosystems

One of the least well-known places on Earth is the deep sea, which contains numerous delicate ecosystems that are essential to the carbon cycle. The…
Pulsing Ultrasound Waves May One Day Clean Waterways of Microplastic

Pulsing Ultrasound Waves May One Day Clean Waterways of Microplastic

Most waterways, from headwater streams to the Arctic Ocean, have colorful plastic debris floating along below the surface. These almost noticeable microplastics, which are smaller…
Climate Resilience

Climate Resilience

The ability of individuals, communities, systems, and countries to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the adverse effects of climate change is referred…
Condenser Tumble Dryers that Advertise Themselves as “Sustainable” Produce Tons of Waterborne Microfiber Pollution

Condenser Tumble Dryers that Advertise Themselves as “Sustainable” Produce Tons of Waterborne Microfiber Pollution

According to a recent study, hundreds of tonnes of potentially hazardous microfibers are emitted into streams and oceans across the UK and Europe when laundry…
Coral Reefs in the Florida Keys are Already Bleaching, According to Scientists, as Sea Temperatures Reach Record Highs

Coral Reefs in the Florida Keys are Already Bleaching, According to Scientists, as Sea Temperatures Reach Record Highs

Coral reefs are diverse marine ecosystems formed primarily by colonies of tiny animals called coral polyps. These polyps belong to the phylum Cnidaria, and they…
Recycling to Address the Urgent Problem of Plastic Waste

Recycling to Address the Urgent Problem of Plastic Waste

Recycling is still important in addressing the plastic problem. These obstacles to recycling can be overcome by purchasing products made of recycled materials, educating ourselves…
Evidence that Marine Conservation reduces Climate Change

Evidence that Marine Conservation reduces Climate Change

Marine conservation is critical to climate change mitigation because it helps to preserve and restore marine ecosystems, which in turn contribute to carbon sequestration, climate…
Water Scarcity

Water Scarcity

Water scarcity is defined as a scarcity of freshwater resources to meet standard water demand. It refers to a situation in which the demand for…
With Predictions that could Enhance Proactive Response, Climate Science is Catching up to Climate Change

With Predictions that could Enhance Proactive Response, Climate Science is Catching up to Climate Change

Extreme weather conditions like drought and flooding are examples of how climate change is being felt in Africa. It has been possible to predict and…
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