SpaceX Rocket May Have Sparked an Other-Worldly Red Glow in Night Sky
A picture of an otherworldly red glow racing across the galaxy was captured by diligent night photographers in the early hours of Sunday morning. They…
Environment
Now, Household Aerosols Emit More Hazardous Smog-Causing Chemicals than all UK Vehicles Combined
According to new research, household aerosol items now generate more dangerous volatile organic compound (VOC) air pollution than all the automobiles combined in the UK.…
Arctic Persistent Organic Pollution is Caused by CFC Replacements
According to a recent study, substances used to replace ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) can be just as harmful as their forerunners. The Montreal Protocol, a global…
Scientists Explain how a Historic Ban on CFCs Gave the World a Fighting Chance to Combat Global Warming
Researchers evaluating the effects of the Montreal Protocol claim that without the global CFC ban, we would already be living in a “scorched earth” reality.…
A New Method Predicts Soil Recovery following Wildfires
A group of researchers developed a new methodology to predict how plant growth and water quality would change in the aftermath of wildfires. Soils have…
The Wealthiest Homeowners are most Vulnerable to Wildfires
According to a new study published in Environmental Research Letters, the top 10% most valuable homes in the western United States are 70% more likely…
India’s Air Quality Improves during the COVID-19 Lockdown not as High as Initially Expected
According to observational data, air pollution in India significantly decreased during the first COVID-19 lockdown as vehicle emissions naturally decreased. However, York University researchers say…
Climate Change Raises the Possibility of Tree Death
All of the carbon in trees and forests around the world could be released back into the atmosphere if they burn in a forest fire.…
People Are Sharing Weird Facts That Make People Say Why Do You Know That
People love to share strange facts if there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years. People on Reddit have been sharing information that makes people…
Effects of Climate Change on Andean Glaciers and Polar Ice
Scientists have discovered that glaciers in the tropical Andes mountains have been in sync with polar ice extent in Antarctica and the Arctic for nearly…
Wildfires Increase the Risk of Cancer
A new McGill University study finds a higher incidence of lung cancer and brain tumors in people exposed to wildfires. The study, which follows over…
The Sounds of Warming Oceans are becoming more Audible
Climate change is hastening sound transmission in the oceans, and the way it varies across the globe is influenced by physical properties of the oceans.…
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