Heat Stress has Increased Dramatically in World’s Cities
According to new research, exposure to dangerous levels of heat and humidity in cities around the world has increased dramatically over the last three decades.…
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The UK’s Scorching Heatwave is just Getting Started
According to a new Met Office event summary, the UK’s recent extreme heat was far more intense and widespread than previous comparable heatwaves. This was…
Researchers discovered Exotic Tree Plantations can Disrupt Local Wildlife
Plantations are established for a variety of reasons, including the production of timber and firewood, soil and water conservation, and carbon sequestration. The role of…
North American Birds are not Fully Adapting to Climate Change
Some bird species in North America have not fully adjusted their distributions in response to ongoing climate change. The habitats of these birds have become…
Climate Change Adaptation Requires Proactive Approaches
Developing and providing access to the relevant information and tools required to meet these goals is one of the most difficult ongoing challenges in protecting…
Marine Biodiversity Grew as a Result of Earth’s Environmental Stability
Scientists discovered that modern ocean biodiversity, which is at its highest level ever, was attained by long-term stability of the position of so-called biodiversity hotspots,…
UN Experts Warn that the Number of Wildfires will Increase by 50% by 2100 and that Governments are Not Prepared
According to a new analysis by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and GRID-Arendal, climate change and land-use change are anticipated to increase wildfire frequency and…
Mining’s Impact on Fish Necessitates more Science-based Policies
A new paper published in Science Advances summarizes the impact of metal and coal mines on salmon and trout in northwest North America, emphasizing the…
How do Flies get rid of their Extra Salty Snacks?
Fruit flies are well-known for their sweet tooth, but new research suggests they may also provide insights into how animals detect – and avoid –…
According to a Study, an Oil Spill in the Canadian Arctic may be Catastrophic for the Environment and Indigenous Peoples
The Northwest Passage (NWP) has become increasingly accessible to shipping, raising the possibility of an oil spill and other environmental catastrophes as a result of…
Everyone’s Predicting another Aggressive Atlantic Hurricane Season This Year
Hold on to your hats: the Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to be another brutal one. The most recent projections are in, and all…
6.9 Magnitude Quake Strikes Peru – No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has rocked Puno, Peru’s southernmost district, approximately 100 kilometers (60 miles) from Bolivia’s border. According to the Instituto Geofsico del per,…
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