Tag: environment
Almost 50% of Microplastic Pollution Comes From Cars
Few drivers consider that their tires wear down over time—but that worn rubber often ends up polluting rivers, lakes, and even the...
Renewable Energy Surges Ahead, Outpacing Fossil Fuels
The United Nations has released a new report celebrating major progress in renewable energy since the 2015 Paris Agreement triggered a global...
Most Damaging Droughts Took Place Since 2023
Fueled by climate change and relentless pressure on land and water resources, some of the most widespread and damaging drought events in...
Sand and Dust Storms Worsen Global Health and Economic Challenges
Sand and dust storms are inflicting mounting costs on human health and economies worldwide, according to a major new report by the...
Melting Glaciers Could Awaken Dormant Eruptions
The effects of climate change may extend far beneath the Earth’s surface, potentially awakening hundreds of volcanoes worldwide. According to recent research...
Deadly Texas Flash Floods Expose Gaps in Early Warning Systems
Tragically, recent flash floods in the central Texas Hill Country caused significant loss of life. Months of rain descended in mere hours,...
Thunderstorms Emerge as a Major Driver of Tree Death in Tropical...
Tropical forests are losing trees at unprecedented rates, and a surprising culprit has emerged: intense thunderstorms that are growing more frequent due...
Rhythmic Pulses Beneath Africa Could Split the Continent
Scientists led by the University of Southampton have unveiled groundbreaking evidence showing rhythmic surges of molten mantle rock rising beneath Africa’s Afar...
Earth’s Oldest Rocks in Northern Quebec Reveal Secrets of Early Planetary...
A team of Canadian and French researchers has made a landmark discovery that reshapes our understanding of Earth’s early history. They have...
