Environment

Antibiotics in Livestock and Rising Temperatures Microbial Communities in the Soil are Disrupted

Antibiotics in Livestock and Rising Temperatures Microbial Communities in the Soil are Disrupted

Soils are home to a wide range of microbial communities that cycle nutrients, support agriculture, and trap carbon, all of which contribute to climate mitigation.…
Ancient Clues can Help Predict Sudden Climate Change

Ancient Clues can Help Predict Sudden Climate Change

Climate refers to the average weather conditions in a location over a long period of time, typically 30 years or more. How do scientists forecast…
Antarctica’s Ozone Pollution has Increased

Antarctica’s Ozone Pollution has Increased

This year, a massive ozone hole has formed over Antarctica. The ozone hole, which is already larger than the entire ice-covered continent, has surpassed the…
The Structure of Atmosphere is changing as Temperatures Rise

The Structure of Atmosphere is changing as Temperatures Rise

According to a new international study, climate change is having an increasing impact on the structure of the Earth’s atmosphere. The study uses decades of…
The Benefits of Protecting the Ozone Layer are Enormous

The Benefits of Protecting the Ozone Layer are Enormous

According to new research, an international agreement to protect the ozone layer is expected to prevent 443 million cases of skin cancer and 63 million…
What Are Net Zero Pledges, and Are They Just Hot Air

What Are Net Zero Pledges, and Are They Just Hot Air

With the COP26 climate change talks in full swing, you will undoubtedly hear a lot of talk about countries being “carbon neutral” or attaining “net…
Thunberg Blasts Politicians at COP26 Pretending To Take Our Future Seriously

Thunberg Blasts Politicians at COP26 Pretending To Take Our Future Seriously

Greta Thunberg, the world’s most prominent climate campaigner, led a mob of teenage demonstrators outside the COP26 meeting in Glasgow, claiming that the officials inside…
With the Melting of Greenland’s Ice Sheet, the Groundwater Changes

With the Melting of Greenland’s Ice Sheet, the Groundwater Changes

A group of the University of Montana academics and students has been studying the dynamics of the Greenland Ice Sheet as it responds to climate…
Honey Bee Disease has been linked to Climatic Factors

Honey Bee Disease has been linked to Climatic Factors

Honeybees are the primary pollinators of approximately 73% of the world’s cultivated crops. Because bees are ectothermic, the temperature of their surroundings determines their activity,…
There is no Precedent in History for the Rate of Coal and Gas Power Decline Required to Keep Global Warming to 1.5°C

There is no Precedent in History for the Rate of Coal and Gas Power Decline Required to Keep Global Warming to 1.5°C

According to an examination of decadal experiences of fossil fuel decline in 105 nations between 1960 and 2018, limiting climate change to the 1.5°C targets…
Ocean Cleaning Voyages Could Powered By the Plastic They Collect

Ocean Cleaning Voyages Could Powered By the Plastic They Collect

Plastic gathered from the sea may turn to oil, according to research, and the conversion could take place aboard the ship, powering it and establishing…
Cooling Homes in an Eco-friendly Manner

Cooling Homes in an Eco-friendly Manner

Air conditioners are a popular way to cool your home, and there are modern models that can maintain a comfortable temperature while using less energy.…
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