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'Doom loops' are accelerating climate change—but we can break them
Vicious cycles are accelerating climate change. One is happening at the north pole, where rising temperatures caused by record levels of fossil fuel combustion are melting more and more sea ice.
Environment
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Replacing gas vehicles with electric cars could prevent new cases of childhood asthma
Up to one-third of all new asthma cases each year are attributed to the harmful air pollutants that are emitted by gas-powered automobiles.
Environment
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Balancing biodiversity and wood-based bioeconomy in the EU
The European Union's Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 aims to halt biodiversity loss and restore ecosystems, but what does this mean for Europe's wood supply? In a new study, researchers examine how different modes of implementing ...
Environment
Apr 5, 2025
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Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it's a risk
After Trump administration job cuts, nearly half of National Weather Service forecast offices have 20% vacancy rates—twice that of just a decade ago—as severe weather chugs across the nation's heartland, according to ...
Environment
Apr 5, 2025
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Ancient lakes and rivers unearthed in Arabia's vast desert
The desert that we see today in Arabia was once a region that repeatedly underwent "green" periods in the past, as a result of periods of high rainfall, resulting in the formation of lakes and rivers about 9,000 years ago.
Earth Sciences
Apr 4, 2025
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Oxygen is running low in inland waters—and human activities are to blame
Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren't just scenic parts of our landscape—they're also vital engines for life on Earth. These inland waters "breathe" oxygen, just like we do. But a new study led by Utrecht University ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 4, 2025
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Scientists discover deep-sea microplastic hotspots driven by fast-moving underwater avalanches
Fast-moving underwater avalanches, known as turbidity currents, are responsible for transporting vast quantities of microplastics into the deep sea, according to new research published today.
Earth Sciences
Apr 4, 2025
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Soil conditions significantly increase rainfall in world's megastorm hotspots, study shows
Storm forecasting is traditionally based on studying atmospheric conditions, but research that also looks at land surface conditions is set to transform early warning systems in tropical regions. This will enable communities ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 4, 2025
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Underwater robotic gliders provide new insights into the impact of a melting megaberg
For the first time, scientists have collected measurements close to a giant iceberg, giving an unprecedented window into the impact of meltwater on the surrounding Southern Ocean and ecosystem. The paper is published today ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 4, 2025
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Southern Ocean warming may affect tropical drought and rainfall more than Arctic warming
Southern Ocean warming may have a greater impact than Arctic warming in some regions, particularly affecting tropical rainfall patterns, according to a study published in Nature Communications. These effects could exacerbate ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 4, 2025
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The world's most powerful ocean current could slow by 2050
The ocean is a vital part of our planet's climate system. Through its global circulation patterns, the ocean draws vast quantities of our planet's heat and carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.
Earth Sciences
Apr 4, 2025
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Air pollution and extreme heat increase mortality in India
A new study from the Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet reveals that days with both high air pollution and extreme heat substantially raise the risk of death in Indian cities more than either factor ...
Environment
Apr 4, 2025
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Crops under threat as surprise March heat wave hits Central Asia: study
A surprise heat wave hit Central Asia in March, a new study published Friday showed, putting in danger crops and water supply in a largely rural region already heavily affected by the impacts of climate change.
Environment
Apr 4, 2025
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Clamping down on 'forever chemicals'
Contaminating water and soil, human-made "forever chemicals" widely used since the mid-20th century, are facing increasing regulation worldwide.
Environment
Apr 4, 2025
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Nations divided ahead of decisive week for shipping emissions
Members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are divided over whether to approve a carbon tax on international shipping, ahead of a meeting starting on Monday to finalize emissions-reduction measures.
Environment
Apr 4, 2025
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'It's gone': conservation science in Thailand's burning forest
Scientist Inna Birchenko began to cry as she described the smoldering protected forest in Thailand where she was collecting samples from local trees shrouded in wildfire smoke.
Environment
Apr 4, 2025
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Flooding in southeastern Oregon prompts evacuation orders, school closures and health concerns
Flooding in rural southeastern Oregon from what authorities have described as "historic levels" of snowmelt and rainfall has prompted evacuation orders, school closures and public health concerns, submerging roads and agricultural ...
Environment
Apr 4, 2025
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How much microplastic is generated during mountain biking?
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have, for the first time, provided concrete figures on the abrasion of mountain bike tires in off-road conditions. Their findings, published in Science of The Total Environment contribute ...
Environment
Apr 3, 2025
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AI model can predict lightning-induced wildfires with unprecedented accuracy
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by Israeli researchers promises to revolutionize wildfire prediction, with a particular focus on lightning-induced blazes that are growing increasingly common due to climate ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 3, 2025
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Why not every saltwater inflow benefits the Baltic Sea equally
Eutrophication and oxygen depletion are well-known threats to the ecological balance of the Baltic Sea, which is increasingly under pressure due to climate change. In this context, large saltwater inflows from the North Sea ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 3, 2025
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