Environment

Woods Managed by Indigenous People in Brazil’s Amazon Absorb Thousands of Hazardous Pollutants from Wildfires

Woods Managed by Indigenous People in Brazil’s Amazon Absorb Thousands of Hazardous Pollutants from Wildfires

According to new research that was just published in Communications Earth & Environment, the Amazon rainforest and its Indigenous territories can absorb up to 26,000…
<strong>Climate Change has an impact on Human-raptor Relationship</strong>

Climate Change has an impact on Human-raptor Relationship

Climate change has the potential to alter the human-raptor relationship in a number of ways. Raptors, or birds of prey, are highly adapted to their…
Burden of Global Plastic Packaging Waste must be shared by Producers and Consumers

Burden of Global Plastic Packaging Waste must be shared by Producers and Consumers

Producers have a responsibility to design and produce sustainable packaging that is recyclable, reusable, and made from environmentally friendly materials. They should also be responsible…
Environmental Effects of Aviation

Environmental Effects of Aviation

Aviation has various environmental effects that can contribute to climate change, air pollution, noise pollution, and other environmental issues. Aircraft engines emit gases, noise, and…
Hidden Glacier Loss in the Broader Himalaya is Revealed by Research

Hidden Glacier Loss in the Broader Himalaya is Revealed by Research

Due to satellites’ inability to observe glacier changes occurring underwater, a new study finds that the mass loss of lake-terminating glaciers in the greater Himalaya…
Why Tornadoes are Still Difficult to Predict Despite Improved Storm Predictions

Why Tornadoes are Still Difficult to Predict Despite Improved Storm Predictions

On March 24, 2023, forecasters detected a devastating tornado forming on radar and sent out a rare “tornado emergency” warning as it approached Rolling Fork,…
Climate Justice

Climate Justice

Climate justice refers to the concept that the impacts of climate change are not distributed equally and that those who contribute the least to the…
The World’s Greatest Forest Ecosystem is Becoming a Net Emitter of Carbon Because of Extreme Wildfires

The World’s Greatest Forest Ecosystem is Becoming a Net Emitter of Carbon Because of Extreme Wildfires

The Northern Hemisphere’s immense boreal forests extend from Scandinavia through Siberia, Alaska, and Canada. They occupy a tenth of the planet’s area but store one-third…
Data from Platform Holly Show How Natural Gas Seeps are Impacted by Petroleum Extraction

Data from Platform Holly Show How Natural Gas Seeps are Impacted by Petroleum Extraction

Petroleum is evident all over the Santa Barbara Channel, from oil rigs to tar leaks. And because UC Santa Barbara is nearby, researchers have been…
Only 25% of the Carbon Emissions Caused by New Tropical Deforestation and Forest Degradation are Offset by Recovering Tropical Forests

Only 25% of the Carbon Emissions Caused by New Tropical Deforestation and Forest Degradation are Offset by Recovering Tropical Forests

According to a groundbreaking global study, rates of forest regrowth are being quickly surpassed by deforestation and forests lost or destroyed as a result of…
Massive Ocean Waves may Have an Impact on the Ocean’s Capacity to Store Carbon

Massive Ocean Waves may Have an Impact on the Ocean’s Capacity to Store Carbon

According to new research, the ocean’s ability to retain heat and carbon is significantly influenced by deep underwater waves, some of which can reach a…
Temperature Changes Increase the Risk of Pesticides to Bees

Temperature Changes Increase the Risk of Pesticides to Bees

When temperatures increase, bees tend to forage more frequently and cover larger distances in search of food, which can increase their exposure to pesticides. In…
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