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Report: We’re reaching Earth’s climate tipping points, and more are on the way
Large areas of the world could soon become unrecognizable if global temperatures continue to rise.This post was originally published on this site.
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Biochar material captures stubborn metal pollutants from water
A team of researchers in China has developed a new low-cost biochar material that can efficiently remove persistent metal complexes from water, offering a promising tool for improving water quality and environmental safety.This post was […]
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Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere up by record amount in 2024: UN
The increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere last year was the biggest ever recorded, the United Nations said Wednesday, calling for urgent action to slash emissions.This post was originally published on […]
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Climate advisers warn UK to prepare for 2C warming by 2050
UK climate advisers warned the government for the first time on Wednesday to prepare for 2C of global warming by 2050, stressing current efforts to adapt to extreme weather are falling far short.This post was […]
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India’s pollution refugees fleeing Delhi’s toxic air
Pollution levels in India’s capital shaped Natasha Uppal and her husband’s decision on parenthood—either raise their child away from the city, or stay put and remain childless.This post was originally published on this site.
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The world is heading to add 57 superhot days a year, but study indicates it could have been worse
The world is on track to add nearly two months of dangerous superhot days each year by the end of the century, with poorer small nations hit far more often than the biggest carbon-polluting countries, […]
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Experts reveal climate change drove extreme wildfire seasons across the Americas, making burned areas much larger
Human-driven climate change made wildfires in parts of South America and Southern California many times larger and more destructive, according to an annual assessment by international experts.This post was originally published on this site.
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Household dryers are significant sources of microfiber pollution, study finds
The fabrics that fill our homes, from natural cotton towels and bedsheets, to clothes produced with synthetic materials, produce microscopic fibers as they break down over time. Previous research has shown that household washers collect […]
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Fluorinated polymers can remove pharmaceuticals from wastewater
Beta-blockers are widely prescribed pharmaceuticals used to manage cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, arrhythmias, and post-heart attack recovery. Among them, atenolol (ATL) and metoprolol (MTL) are particularly common. Their high chemical stability benefits therapeutic efficacy […]
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Extreme weather shapes climate change perceptions worldwide
People who have lived through floods, heat waves, or other climate-related disasters are significantly more likely to view climate change as a very serious threat, according to new research from the University of Amsterdam, published […]