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World has exceeded the critical 1.5C warming threshold, study warns

Climate change has exceeded the 1.5°C limit, indicating urgent action is required to meet the Paris Agreement goals.

Climate Change Amplified the Winds in Every Hurricane in 2024

Climate change is significantly increasing hurricane intensities and wind speeds in the Atlantic, affecting every storm this year.

Scientists Reluctantly Experiment with Ocean Engineering to Fight Climate Change

Ocean scientists find urgency in researching marine carbon dioxide removal methods to combat climate change amid rising global temperatures and extreme weather events.

Trees Alone Can't Stop Climate Change

Relying on natural carbon sinks to offset ongoing emissions risks jeopardizing global climate goals.

Climate change feedbacks lead to surge in natural methane emissions

Global efforts to reduce methane emissions might be less effective due to natural feedback mechanisms increasing methane release from wetlands and other sources.

Opinion | Climate Science Can't Keep Up With the Warming Planet

Record temperatures indicate an urgent need for better climate response systems.

World has exceeded the critical 1.5C warming threshold, study warns

Climate change has exceeded the 1.5°C limit, indicating urgent action is required to meet the Paris Agreement goals.

Climate Change Amplified the Winds in Every Hurricane in 2024

Climate change is significantly increasing hurricane intensities and wind speeds in the Atlantic, affecting every storm this year.

Scientists Reluctantly Experiment with Ocean Engineering to Fight Climate Change

Ocean scientists find urgency in researching marine carbon dioxide removal methods to combat climate change amid rising global temperatures and extreme weather events.

Trees Alone Can't Stop Climate Change

Relying on natural carbon sinks to offset ongoing emissions risks jeopardizing global climate goals.

Climate change feedbacks lead to surge in natural methane emissions

Global efforts to reduce methane emissions might be less effective due to natural feedback mechanisms increasing methane release from wetlands and other sources.

Opinion | Climate Science Can't Keep Up With the Warming Planet

Record temperatures indicate an urgent need for better climate response systems.
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#sustainability

The Quest to Uncover the Secrets of Gold Hydrogen

Natural hydrogen, called 'gold' hydrogen, may be key for sustainable energy, yet extraction poses environmental risks requiring further research.
Understanding geological formations is essential before the anticipated gold hydrogen rush begins.

Has a UC Berkeley chemistry lab discovered the holy grail of plastic recycling?

UC Berkeley's new catalytic recycling process offers a more efficient and energy-saving solution for recycling polyethylene and polypropylene plastics.

It Eats Plastic. You Eat It.

Scientists have developed a nutritious powder from microbes that consume plastics, aiming to tackle military plastic waste effectively.

Leading Nature Index science cities in Earth and environmental science: Research output gathers pace in China

China is becoming a leading force in Earth and environmental sciences through significant contributions from its cities.
Wuhan's growth is indicative of the rising importance of smaller Chinese cities in scientific research.

The Quest to Uncover the Secrets of Gold Hydrogen

Natural hydrogen, called 'gold' hydrogen, may be key for sustainable energy, yet extraction poses environmental risks requiring further research.
Understanding geological formations is essential before the anticipated gold hydrogen rush begins.

Has a UC Berkeley chemistry lab discovered the holy grail of plastic recycling?

UC Berkeley's new catalytic recycling process offers a more efficient and energy-saving solution for recycling polyethylene and polypropylene plastics.

It Eats Plastic. You Eat It.

Scientists have developed a nutritious powder from microbes that consume plastics, aiming to tackle military plastic waste effectively.

Leading Nature Index science cities in Earth and environmental science: Research output gathers pace in China

China is becoming a leading force in Earth and environmental sciences through significant contributions from its cities.
Wuhan's growth is indicative of the rising importance of smaller Chinese cities in scientific research.
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#biodiversity

Click, crackle and pop: healthy soil makes more noise, scientists find

Healthy soil produces a unique soundscape of invertebrate activity, indicating soil health and biodiversity.

Mutant frogs of Chernobyl prove the exclusion zone is SAFE for humans

Chernobyl's exclusion zone may now be safe for human habitation, as declining radiation levels do not negatively impact the aging of local frog populations.

Click, crackle and pop: healthy soil makes more noise, scientists find

Healthy soil produces a unique soundscape of invertebrate activity, indicating soil health and biodiversity.

Mutant frogs of Chernobyl prove the exclusion zone is SAFE for humans

Chernobyl's exclusion zone may now be safe for human habitation, as declining radiation levels do not negatively impact the aging of local frog populations.
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#air-pollution

Scientists find shocking cause of cancers plaguing Americans

Exposure to PM2.5 pollution is linked to a significant increase in the risk of head and neck cancers.

A Class of Materials Called Photocatalysts Can Break Down Common Toxic Pollutants, Research Shows

Scientists are researching photocatalysts to mitigate air pollution, generating reactive oxygen species that can break down toxic pollutants.

How toxic is YOUR air? Charts reveal pollution levels in cities

Air pollution remains a critical global health issue, with 99% of the population living in areas with hazardous air despite some improvements in cities.

Scientists find shocking cause of cancers plaguing Americans

Exposure to PM2.5 pollution is linked to a significant increase in the risk of head and neck cancers.

A Class of Materials Called Photocatalysts Can Break Down Common Toxic Pollutants, Research Shows

Scientists are researching photocatalysts to mitigate air pollution, generating reactive oxygen species that can break down toxic pollutants.

How toxic is YOUR air? Charts reveal pollution levels in cities

Air pollution remains a critical global health issue, with 99% of the population living in areas with hazardous air despite some improvements in cities.
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Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Nagle's book underscores the importance of McGirt v. Oklahoma in reaffirming Native American sovereignty amid a history of injustice.

Best of Silicon Valley-Editorial Picks

The Exploration Portal enhances STEM learning at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, promoting hands-on environmental education.
Support for independent movie theaters is crucial in preserving cultural spaces for film enthusiasts, especially following recent closures.

'I get paid for my outputs, not because I am Maori': why Indigenous researchers often face double duty

Amanda Black advocates for the integration of Indigenous values in research while promoting diversity and equity in the scientific community.
#conservation

Flying high: Kew botanists and paramotorists survey rare plants in Peru

Collaborative paramotoring enables efficient surveying of fragile ecosystems, enhancing both research and environmental conservation.

Battlefields worldwide are being turned into parks-supporting conservation efforts

Former battlefields can become peaceful natural refuges that benefit society and promote environmental health.

Flying high: Kew botanists and paramotorists survey rare plants in Peru

Collaborative paramotoring enables efficient surveying of fragile ecosystems, enhancing both research and environmental conservation.

Battlefields worldwide are being turned into parks-supporting conservation efforts

Former battlefields can become peaceful natural refuges that benefit society and promote environmental health.
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Sea angels and devils: could plankton unlock the secrets of human biology?

Study of plankton can reveal insights about human biology and environmental health.
Research on plankton is being conducted aboard sailing vessels to reduce costs.

Mapping bird migration with feathers for conservation | Cornell Chronicle

Urgent conservation efforts are needed for declining songbird species, particularly migratory ones.

Lucky Garbage-Driver Discovered Discarded Treasure

Valuable items are often mistakenly discarded, presenting opportunities for treasure hunting in garbage.

Do Spiders Dream Like Humans Do?

Jumping spiders exhibit unique hunting behaviors and visual capabilities, prompting research into their sleep patterns and evolutionary significance.
#pollution

'Alarming' chemical levels found in East rivers

Eastern England and London have the worst river water quality in the UK, with alarming levels of pollutants and chemicals found.

Enlisting Microbes to Break Down Forever Chemicals'

Bacteria may offer a natural solution to break down PFAS chemicals, improving environmental cleanup strategies.

UC Berkeley Chemists Can Now Vaporize Plastic Waste Into Molecular Building Blocks | KQED

UC Berkeley's new process could revolutionize plastic recycling by converting waste back into its original chemicals, addressing global plastic pollution.

'Alarming' chemical levels found in East rivers

Eastern England and London have the worst river water quality in the UK, with alarming levels of pollutants and chemicals found.

Enlisting Microbes to Break Down Forever Chemicals'

Bacteria may offer a natural solution to break down PFAS chemicals, improving environmental cleanup strategies.

UC Berkeley Chemists Can Now Vaporize Plastic Waste Into Molecular Building Blocks | KQED

UC Berkeley's new process could revolutionize plastic recycling by converting waste back into its original chemicals, addressing global plastic pollution.
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Video: Dolphins bound about amid bioluminescence off California coast

Bioluminescent red tides near San Diego showcase ecological interactions and the beauty of marine life through the stunning footage of dolphins captured on October 17.

This AI powered 'tongue' can tell Coke and Pepsi apart

AI-enabled graphene tongue improves beverage differentiation despite individual device variability.
Migrating Pacific salmon play a vital role in nutrient and contaminant cycling across ecosystems.
#global-warming

Why Hurricane Milton Is a Sign of the New Abnormal

The world has entered an unpredictable and dangerous phase of the climate crisis, with worsening weather-related disasters and climate conditions never seen before.

Weird signal that baffled seismologists traced to mega-landslide in Greenland

A new type of geological event linked to global warming was revealed by a long-lasting monochromatic seismic signal registered worldwide.
In September 2023, a previously unidentified seismic object was recorded after a mountain peak collapse in Greenland.

Why Hurricane Milton Is a Sign of the New Abnormal

The world has entered an unpredictable and dangerous phase of the climate crisis, with worsening weather-related disasters and climate conditions never seen before.

Weird signal that baffled seismologists traced to mega-landslide in Greenland

A new type of geological event linked to global warming was revealed by a long-lasting monochromatic seismic signal registered worldwide.
In September 2023, a previously unidentified seismic object was recorded after a mountain peak collapse in Greenland.
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#plastic-pollution

Plastic-eating bacteria could combat pollution problems, scientists hope

Bacteria found in wastewater can effectively break down plastic, presenting a potential solution to combat global plastic pollution.

Combating Microplastics With AI Real-Time Monitoring

Columbia Engineering and Columbia Climate School received a $2.7M NOAA grant to combat plastic pollution using AI.

Plastic-eating bacteria could combat pollution problems, scientists hope

Bacteria found in wastewater can effectively break down plastic, presenting a potential solution to combat global plastic pollution.

Combating Microplastics With AI Real-Time Monitoring

Columbia Engineering and Columbia Climate School received a $2.7M NOAA grant to combat plastic pollution using AI.
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From crevasse falls to polar bears, train fieldwork leaders for emergencies

Field researchers must be better trained to handle extreme and unexpected crises during fieldwork to ensure their safety.

Urban Ecology in Action: Field Lessons From Randall's Island to Bronx Park East

Students engaged in hands-on learning about urban ecology's critical role in sustainable community development.

Study finds Central Valley residents continually exposed to 'toxic soup' of pesticides

Residents in Central Valley frequently inhale pesticides, including banned ones like chlorpyrifos, highlighting the urgent need for better pesticide monitoring.

How I apply Indigenous wisdom to Western science and nurture Native American students

Joslynn Lee champions inclusion and environmental studies for under-represented students, linking traditional Indigenous values to scientific pursuits.

How we solved the hole in the ozone

The journey to Antarctica emphasizes the solitude and the crucial role of the ozone layer affected by human activities.

Last Year A 600-Foot Mega-Tsunami Hit Greenland - And Researchers Had No Idea It Happened

Scientists detected an unusual seismic hum revealing the occurrence of a massive landslide in Greenland, causing a record-setting mega-tsunami.

How Wildfires Create Rain and Change the Weather

Wildfires can create their own weather systems, complicating firefighting efforts and leading to unpredictable outcomes.
#public-health

Scientists tied to chemical industry plan to derail PFAS rule on drinking water

Industry-affiliated scientists are attempting to challenge new federal PFAS regulations through questionable scientific tactics.

Pathogenic microbes blown vast distances by winds, scientists discover

Microbes may travel long distances on high-level winds, highlighting the risk of antibiotic resistance spreading across regions.

Scientists tied to chemical industry plan to derail PFAS rule on drinking water

Industry-affiliated scientists are attempting to challenge new federal PFAS regulations through questionable scientific tactics.

Pathogenic microbes blown vast distances by winds, scientists discover

Microbes may travel long distances on high-level winds, highlighting the risk of antibiotic resistance spreading across regions.
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Alumni Spotlight: Developing Tools for Humanitarian Action

Personal experiences in a disaster-prone area shaped Elaine Angeles' commitment to environmental science and policy, driving her to seek systemic improvements.

Winds push Sierra Valley's Bear Fire to 3,000 acres with no containment

The Bear Fire has escalated to 3,000 acres and remains uncontained, fueled by winds and dry conditions in the Sierra Valley.

A Stockton lake turned pink this week in the name of science

Scientists are studying algal blooms in McLeod Lake using dye to understand their variability and impact on aquatic health.

Alaska's permafrost is thawing, releasing a concerning amount of mercury - High Country News

Melting permafrost in Alaska is releasing alarming levels of mercury, posing serious threats to Indigenous peoples and the environment.

Counting All the Fish in the Sea May Be Even Trickier Than Scientists Thought

Fish population assessments may be overestimating stocks, which raises concerns about effective marine protection measures.
Accurate fish counting is essential for sustainable management and conservation of global fisheries.

3D printed ceramic ink can soak up harmful chemicals and acid from water supplies

3D printing can effectively remove 'forever chemicals' from water using ceramic-infused structures developed at the University of Bath.

Metal-Rich Ocean Deposits Produce Dark Oxygen'

Oxygen is produced in the dark of the deep ocean, highlighting a unique ecosystem.
Polymetallic nodules raise questions about the environmental impacts of deep-sea mining.

Algae here, alien life out there - Cal State L.A.-JPL partnership connects engineers to astrobiology

Erika Flores found unexpected relevance in astrobiology for environmental science during her internship at NASA, leading to partnerships that enhance educational access.

New York City's Trees Work Hard. Still, They Could Use a Little Help.

Oak trees contribute to cooling and carbon absorption but may also increase ground-level ozone pollution when combined with vehicle emissions.
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