Roof Window-Maker VELUX Commits To Being Lifetime Carbon Neutral By 2041
The VELUX Group, a worldwide roof window maker, has upped the bar on what it means to be carbon neutral. Not only is the Danish-founded…
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Plankton Movement Creates Fishing ‘Sweet Spots’ between Tropical Marine Ecosystems
According to a new study, plankton and plankton-eating fish migration is a key factor in producing localized increases in high biological productivity in tropical coral…
Accelerating the Energy Transition lowers the Risk of Global Warming
Rising temperatures are being caused by climate change, which has serious consequences for humans and the environment, and shifting to renewable energy sources, such as…
Reducing the Effects of Tropical Cyclones
A new study finds that increasing global warming from one to two degrees Celsius by mid-century could put about 25% more people at risk from…
Building a Feasible Future for a Widely Used Plastic
A diverse scientific team from government, academia, and industry collaborate to identify new ways to reduce the environmental impact of polyurethane, one of the most…
Map Shows Worst Areas for Potential Cancer-Inducing Air Pollution in the US
Every year, 4.2 million people die because of air pollution throughout the world. ProPublica has now generated an impressively comprehensive map depicting the worst places…
COP26 China and US Sign Surprise Deal to Tackle Climate Crisis
The United States and China have pledged a joint effort to combat the climate issue at COP26, which is a startling step. Many have hailed…
Long-Term Data on Urban Emissions in High-Income Countries Show a Decrease
New research uses the latest improvements in the European Commission’s Joint Research Center’s Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research to illustrate how urbanization has affected…
The Time Florida Dumped 2 Million Tires in the Ocean to Help Fish
You might think it is strange to throw millions of tires into the ocean in order to aid marine life, but it seemed like a…
Reducing Emissions in the US Now Could Save Hundreds of Thousands of Lives By 2030
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions will not only save lives in the end, but it will also save money. In only a few years, its advantages…
Years of Exposure to Air Pollution and Noise from Traffic may Increase the Risk of Heart Failure
According to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access journal of the American Heart Association, long-term exposure to…
What Are Waterspouts, And How Do They Form an Expert Explains
Waterspouts are rare and spectacular meteorological occurrences. Observers interpret them as “the beginning of an extraterrestrial invasion” and share their photos on social media. However,…
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