These isolated instances of elevated global temperatures are indicative of a larger overarching trend. Credit: Unsplash.In a concerning development late last week, global temperatures briefly surged past a critical benchmark that climate scientists had been dreading. Preliminary data suggests that on Friday, the mean global temperature likely exceeded a crucial threshold of 2°C (3.6°F)...
Credit: Yale E360Researchers at UNSW Sydney, alongside collaborators, have pioneered an eco-friendly technique enabling ammonia production directly on farms, revolutionizing the traditional high-energy methods.The innovation, highlighted in a recent Applied Catalysis B: Environmental publication, drastically improves energy efficiency, scaling up green ammonia synthesis at an industrial level.Formerly reliant on energy-intensive processes contributing significantly...
Greetings to the newly formed Japanese island, whose name remains undisclosed. Credit: Japan's Maritime Self-Defense ForceIn late October, a remarkable natural event unfolded as an underwater eruption gave rise to a brand-new volcanic island along the coast of Japan. This intriguing phenomenon, marked by billowing smoke and gradual expansion, has captured the world's attention.Emergence...
Land drought. Credit: Unsplash.The pace of climate change is increasing, and the global temperature is expected to surpass the 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) warming limit in the coming decade, as indicated by a study published recently.This research, which includes contributions from scientists at NASA and Columbia University, highlights the growing urgency of...
According to the United Nations Environment Programme, over 300,000 disposable diapers are incinerated, dumped in landfills or otherwise enter the environment once every minute worldwideCredit: pixaobayDisposable diapers contribute significantly to the world's waste problem, primarily due to their challenging recyclability. Nevertheless, there is a fresh method that can recover the "superabsorber" polymer used in...
Credit: PixaobayNew research suggests that, regardless of our efforts to reduce fossil fuel consumption, the West Antarctic Ice Sheet will persist in accelerating its melting rate throughout the century. This impending surge in ice melt is expected to lead to a rapid rise in Antarctica's contribution to sea-level elevation over the next few decades.Utilizing...
Credit: PixaobayA novel research endeavor, employing a unique method to examine satellite images of boreal forests spanning the past thirty years, has identified that fire might be altering the landscape of the area in an unforeseen manner, catching researchers off guard with its findings.Throughout history, fires in North American boreal forests have typically resulted...
Credit: DepositphotosA recent study unveils the impending rise in river temperatures due to reduced water flows and increasing atmospheric temperatures, posing significant challenges for aquatic ecosystems, wildlife, and human society.With the ongoing global warming attributed to climate change and the projected increase in the frequency and severity of droughts, a recent study sheds light...
Maps showing trends in global, population-weighted PM2.5 over (a) 1998-2011 and (b) 2011-2019Li et al./Washington University in St. LouisDespite the concerns surrounding climate change, a recent study reveals a positive trend in air pollution. Global data analysis indicates a reduction in exposure to fine particulate matter, a significant environmental health hazard.PM2.5, which stands for...
A study has found that tire wear and tear contributes to urban waterway pollution. Credit: PixaobayResearchers from Australia have uncovered that tire degradation constitutes a significant source of contamination in urban waterways, generating particulate matter, including microplastics. However, they have also identified effective methods to mitigate this form of pollution, which poses risks to...
