Category: Knowledge
Future Models Predict Stronger Monsoon Rains Despite Weaker Winds
New climate study reveals that future South Asian monsoons may bring heavier rainfall despite weaker winds, using paleoclimate dat...
Amazon Can Survive Drought, But Climate Pays the Price
A 22-year drought experiment in the Amazon reveals that while the rainforest can adapt to prolonged dry conditions, it comes at th...
Machine Learning Enables Soil Contaminant Detection Without Lab Samples
Researchers at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine have developed a machine learning-based method to detect soil pollut...
Toxic Algae Viruses May Worsen Water Contamination, Study Finds
A new study from the University of Waterloo reveals that viruses infecting toxic algae can significantly increase toxin levels in ...
Ending Poverty and Achieving Climate Goals is Possible, Say Researchers
New research shows that ending poverty and meeting climate goals can be achieved simultaneously. With decisive emissions reduction...
Antibiotic Pollution in Rivers from Human Use Raises Global Concerns
A global study led by McGill University finds that over 8,000 tons of antibiotics from human use enter river systems each year, pr...
Rare Flooding Transforms Australian Desert into Temporary Wetland
Extreme rainfall in March 2025 led to rare and widespread flooding across Australia's Channel Country, resulting in significant gr...
Lava Study Confirms Continental Shift Along Major Turkish Fault
A Curtin University-led study reveals that Turkey's Tuz Gölü Fault is pulling apart at a measurable rate, confirming its role as a...
Indoor Climbing Gyms Exposed to Harmful Shoe Chemicals, Study Finds
A recent study by the University of Vienna and EPFL Lausanne found that rubber abrasion from climbing shoes releases harmful chemi...
UNEP Urges Global Action On Chemical Waste And Pollution
Sustainable solutions to this crisis arise from multilateral environmental agreements, such as the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm ...
Droughts and Heat Waves Threaten CO₂ Absorption in Southwestern Europe
Frequent heat waves and droughts in southwestern Europe are reducing plant CO₂ absorption capacity, weakening carbon sinks and dis...
Indigenous-Led Climate Education Takes Root on the Colorado Plateau
A new climate education initiative on the Colorado Plateau blends Indigenous knowledge with Western science to empower Native stud...
Planting the Future: UK's Forests Hold Key to Climate Goals
New research warns that the UK's heavy reliance on imported timber could undermine its climate goals, calling for a massive boost ...
Cornstarch Sanitary Pads Offer Scalable Solution to Plastic Waste Crisis
Cornstarch-based sanitary pads are 17 times more eco-friendly than plastic versions, offering a scalable, cost-effective solution ...
Louisiana Lawmakers Challenge Carbon Capture Amid Landowner Concerns
Louisiana lawmakers are reviewing bills to regulate carbon capture projects as landowners voice concerns over property rights and ...
Lapland Records Warmest Summer in 2,000 Years Due to Climate Change
Lapland experienced its warmest summer in over 2,000 years in 2024 due to human-caused climate change, according to a Finnish stud...
Yamuna River Pollution Control Requires Flow Augmentation and Load Reduction
Assessment of Yamuna River’s water quality using QUAL2Kw model shows that only a combination of upstream flow augmentation and red...
Extreme Monsoon Variability Threatens Bay of Bengal Marine Productivity
A Rutgers University-led study warns that extreme monsoon changes could significantly reduce marine productivity in the Bay of Ben...
Global Aridification Threatens Agriculture and Water Systems
A global study led by Mississippi State University warns that permanent aridification is reshaping agricultural landscapes, affect...
NASA Tracks Snowmelt to Improve Water Resource Management
NASA’s DUST mission used UAVSAR technology to track snowmelt and estimate freshwater resources, improving water management strateg...
Wishcycling Fueled by Misleading Eco Labels Undermines Recycling Efforts
A study on wishcycling shows how misleading eco-labels encourage improper recycling habits, linking greenwashing to contaminated r...
