Category: Knowledge
Study Reveals Hotspots of Water Violations and Ownership Disparities
A national study maps U.S. hotspots for drinking water violations and water injustice, linking poor water access to both public an...
Plastic Recycling Crisis: Global Rate Stagnates Below 10%
A new global study reveals that plastic recycling remains stagnant at under 10% despite soaring production. Based on 2022 data, th...
What's the Future of Land After Climate Displacement?
This article explores what happens to land after planned climate retreat. Based on 161 global case studies, it highlights diverse ...
Airborne Microplastics Detected in Plant Leaves, Entering Food Chain: Study
A Nature-published study finds microplastics in air are absorbed by plant leaves, entering the food chain through crops and herbiv...
PA Program Boosts Dirt Road Quality & Environment
Pennsylvania’s dirt and gravel road maintenance program, supported by Penn State, integrates environmental protection with rural i...
Remote No More: Mercury Pollution Found in Antarctic Penguins
Rutgers University researchers have discovered varying levels of mercury contamination in penguins of the Southern Ocean, linking ...
New Study Shows Soil Type and pH Impact Nanoplastic Movement in Soil
Study from Waseda University reveals how soil type and pH influence the movement and adsorption of nanoplastics in soil. Research ...
Astronomers Discover Explosive Double White Dwarf System Near Earth
Astronomers from the University of Warwick have discovered a rare double white dwarf system just 150 light years from Earth, desti...
India Sets Ground Rules For Carbon Credit Offsets In Trading Scheme
As India moves closer to 2026, the focus will be on piloting the mechanism, raising awareness among industries, and aligning domes...
Artificial Glaciers Improve Water Access in Northern Pakistan Amid Climate Chang...
Farmers in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, use artificial glaciers known as "ice stupas" to combat water scarcity caused by climate ch...
Rising Devastation Linked to More Frequent Consecutive El Niños
Recent studies show that consecutive El Niño events are becoming more frequent and more severe due to climate change. These change...
Study Measures Microplastic Emissions from Mountain Biking for the First Time
A University of Bayreuth study reveals mountain bike tires emit about 3.5 grams of microplastic per 100 kilometers. Though less ha...
Wildfire Smoke Caused 20,000 Premature Deaths and $200 Billion in Health Damages...
Carnegie Mellon University researchers found that wildfire and prescribed burn smoke caused 20,000 premature deaths and $200 billi...
Humpback Whales' Migration Strategy Threatened by Rapid Climate Change
A new McGill University-led study warns that humpback whales' migration timing, based on memory and environmental cues, may fail t...
Climate Change and Non-Native Species Together Threaten Native Wildlife, Says OS...
A study from Oregon State University reveals that climate change and invasive species are combining to threaten native freshwater ...
Severe Weather Risks Rise as Nearly Half of U.S. Weather Offices Face Critical S...
Nearly half of National Weather Service offices across the U.S. have vacancy rates of 20% or more, raising serious concerns about ...
Air Pollution and Extreme Heat Together Raise Death Risk in Indian Cities: Study
A study by Karolinska Institutet finds that combined exposure to high air pollution and extreme heat significantly increases death...
March Heat Wave in Central Asia Threatens Crops and Water Security, Study Finds
A surprise March heat wave in Central Asia has put crops and water security at risk, with scientists linking the extreme temperatu...
How to Stay Safe During Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Events
Learn how to protect yourself and your property during heavy rainfall and flooding. This guide explains how to prepare before stor...
Cloud Seeding: The Rising Debate Over Weather Manipulation
Cloud seeding, a controversial weather modification technique, is gaining traction as countries seek to combat droughts and floods...
Cycling Through Mississauga to Map Air Temperature Differences
A new study from the University of Toronto Mississauga used bicycles equipped with sensors to map air temperature variations acros...
