Delhi shuts schools again after court warning to curb pollution
India's polluted capital again ordered schools closed on Thursday over dangerous smog levels, as the country's top court demanded officials take action to address the toxic haze.
India's polluted capital again ordered schools closed on Thursday over dangerous smog levels, as the country's top court demanded officials take action to address the toxic haze.
Environment
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More than 35 percent of fish caught in the waters off southern Australia contain microplastics, and the problem is most acute in South Australia, with plastic found in 49 percent of fish, according to research from the University ...
Environment
Nov 17, 2021
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One phrase, really just a number, dominates climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland: The magic and elusive 1.5.
Environment
Nov 8, 2021
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The Caribbean is renowned globally for its stunning beaches and crystal clear ocean.
Environment
Aug 3, 2021
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Plastic pollution is now considered one of the largest threats to the environment. It takes 400 years for plastics to decompose.
Environment
Jun 25, 2021
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Since the Industrial Revolution, human activities have increased the emission of nitrogen oxides (NOx). NOx can promote the generation of ozone and particle matters, and increase nitrogen deposition in the atmosphere.
Earth Sciences
May 20, 2021
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Kosovar biologist Halil Ibrahimi believes the pandemic restrictions haven't all been bad—as a result of them, he completed his research, raised public awareness of the pollution of river basins and named a newly discovered ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 20, 2021
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Humans have altered the ocean soundscape by drowning out natural noises relied upon by many marine animals, from shrimp to sharks.
Ecology
Apr 6, 2021
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The devastating wildfires that torched a record 4.3 million acres in the U.S. in 2020 made North America the only region in the world where air quality was worse than during the previous year.
Environment
Mar 17, 2021
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A biodegradable film made from waste from the palm oil industry could be used for food packaging
Materials Science
Nov 10, 2020
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