The Anthropocene is a proposed geological epoch whereby humans are deemed to be the primary drivers of ecological and environmental change, through activities that lead to environmental degradation. This theory that human ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 23, 2024
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PFAS are synthetic chemicals widely used in products such as non-stick cookware and waterproof clothing due to their water and grease-resistant properties. However, their persistence in the environment has led to widespread ...
Environment
Aug 23, 2024
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Human well-being is connected to nature for food, climate regulation and culture, making the protection of nature a human rights matter.
Environment
Aug 23, 2024
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Primate ornamentation plays a crucial role in communication not only within social groups but also between them, according to a new study. The research, published in Evolution Letters, reveals that the males of species with ...
Evolution
Aug 23, 2024
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Pollution levels factor in households' decision to relocate within the United States, but only richer households can afford areas with improved air quality, a new study finds.
Social Sciences
Aug 22, 2024
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To address the needs of the agricultural monitoring community, IIASA scientists fused two of the latest high-quality, high-resolution, remotely sensed cropland products to produce an improved cropland map for early warning ...
Biotechnology
Aug 22, 2024
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New research reveals a concerning shift in Antarctic Treaty decision-making in the face of rising environmental and governance issues in the region.
Earth Sciences
Aug 22, 2024
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A new collaborative study has found that bees are increasingly under threat due to environmental degradation caused by changes in land use.
Plants & Animals
Aug 22, 2024
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Eight years since the collapse of the Fundão tailings dam in Mariana, Minas Gerais, Brazil, researchers have highlighted ongoing environmental and social devastation caused by the disaster.
Environment
Aug 22, 2024
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While animals in drylands hone their natural senses to find vegetation, humans have developed "external eyes" to track these vital resources.
Ecology
Aug 21, 2024
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