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28 U.S. Cities Are Sinking – But One Is Sinking at an Alarming Rate

Earth Science, Environmental Science /

A new alarming report reveals that 28 U.S. cities are sinking, showing signs of geological subsidence that could affect buildings and infrastructure sooner than expected. While some of this is natural, 80% is the direct result of human activity. Satellite Measurements Reveal Land Shifts Across U.S. Cities A large team of researchers, including geoscientists from […]

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Study Finds the Wealthiest 10% Account for Two-Thirds of Global Warming

Earth Science, Environmental Science /

Researchers stated on Wednesday that the wealthiest 10 percent of people worldwide are accountable for two-thirds of global warming since 1990. They reported that the consumption and investment patterns of the wealthy have significantly heightened the risk of lethal heatwaves and droughts, in the first study to measure the effect of concentrated private wealth on

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Antarctica’s Ice Sheet Grows After Decades

Earth Science, Geology /

The Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS) is a key contributor to global sea-level rise. Since 2002, NASA’s GRACE and GRACE-FO satellite missions have tracked ice mass changes across the region. While earlier research consistently showed ongoing ice loss—especially in West Antarctica and the Antarctic Peninsula—glaciers in East Antarctica remained mostly stable. However, a new study by

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Which is Better for Reducing Food Waste: Nutrition or Sustainability?

Earth Science, Environmental Science /

Recent research has examined whether food waste is more effectively reduced by consumers motivated by sustainability or those focused on nutrition and health. The study’s surprising results emphasize the importance of reevaluating our strategies for tackling food waste. Dr. Trang Thi Thu Nguyen, lead author of the study, said, “Consumers aware of sustainability tend to

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New Study Finds Climate Change Is Top Threat To Endangered Species

Earth Science, Environmental Science /

The authors of a BioScience article highlight that climate change has emerged as the leading threat to ESA-listed species, surpassing other causes of biodiversity loss for the first time. Talia E. Niederman and her team at Defenders of Wildlife analyzed species threats using ESA listings, IUCN assessments, and new climate sensitivity evaluations. In fact, a

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Innovative Supplement Offers New Hope for Malnourished Beehives

Earth Science, Environmental Science, Science /

Beekeepers across various regions are facing growing challenges as their honeybee colonies struggle to gather enough pollen to stay healthy. To help combat this issue, researchers have developed a new dietary supplement being likened to “a PowerBar for bees.” The Pollen Shortage Problem Under normal conditions, honeybees in managed hives rely on pollen collected from

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PHNX Materials Found a Way to Cut Concrete’s Carbon Footprint Using Coal Waste

Climatology, Earth Science /

Coal-fired power plants have caused considerable harm over the last hundred years, contributing to everything from climate change and acid rain to black lung disease and heart conditions. Overall, their impact has been overwhelmingly negative. However, hidden within the ashes they produce lies a surprising environmental benefit. Up to 30% Cement Replacement: How Fly Ash

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The Urgency of Climate Overshoot: Exceeding 1.5°C Is Almost Inevitable

Environmental Science /

Despite global climate goals aiming to limit warming to 1.5°C, recent data shows that this threshold is rapidly approaching. With emissions still on the rise, the planet is now edging closer to 1.4°C of warming, making a temporary overshoot of the 1.5°C target highly likely. In response, a growing conversation is emerging among scientists, policymakers,

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Origins of Earth’s Water May Not Be as Complicated as We Thought

Environmental Science, Planetary Science /

Planetary scientists have long believed that Earth’s water came from external sources, such as hydrogen-rich rocks and comets, which arrived after the planet formed, given the apparent lack of moisture in the early building blocks of Earth. New Research Challenges the Conventional Theory However, a recent study by researchers from the University of Oxford and

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Cosmic Robotics Machines May Accelerate the Installation of Solar Panels

Climatology, Earth Science /

The U.S. is ramping up solar farm construction so quickly that there aren’t enough workers to keep pace. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 48% rise in solar installer jobs by 2033, but even with that growth, the industry may still face a shortage of skilled labor. A major challenge: many solar farms are

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