1 in 3 Tree Species Worldwide at Risk of Extinction, Report Finds
Mon 9:34pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe world’s trees — the lungs of our planet and the foundation of many ecosystems — are in trouble. According to the first Global Tree Assessment, 38 percent of tree species are at risk of extinction. The assessment, led by Botanical Gardens Conservation…World Meteorological Organization Reports Record High Emissions for 2023
Mon 5:34pm By Paige BennettYet again, global greenhouse gas emission concentrations have risen to record highs for 2023, according to a new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). In particular, atmospheric carbon dioxide is reaching a record pace as it soars to new…Artificial Light at Night in the Arctic Indicates Rapid Growth of Industrial Activities
Fri 7:49pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesIn the Arctic, 85 percent of areas affected by artificial light at night (ALAN) are because of industrial activities, not urban development, indicating the rapid increase of these destructive undertakings in the region. Human activity affected more than…Millions of People in Lower 48 States May Be Relying on PFAS-Contaminated Groundwater for Drinking
Fri 6:14pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesRoughly 71 to 95 million people living in the contiguous United States — more than one-fifth of the population — may be reliant on groundwater with detectable concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for their drinking water, according…Urban Green Spaces Are Increasingly Vital for Preventing Heat-Related Deaths, Analysis Finds
Fri 3:24pm By Paige BennettAs global warming worsens, green spaces in urban areas will play an important role in providing respite. According to a new analysis, these urban green spaces will be crucial in preventing heat-related deaths, which have been on the rise in recent years. The…EPA Strengthens Standards for Exposure to Lead-Based Paint Dust to Protect Children
Thu 6:35pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesTo mark National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week — October 20 to 26 — the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized stricter requirements for the identification and cleaning up of lead-based paint dust in homes and childcare…Planet Will Warm as Much as 3.1°C Under Current Policies: UN Report
Thu 4:15pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesWithout greater action, the planet will warm as much as 3.1 degrees Celsius by the end of the century, according to the latest United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report: No more hot air … please!. In the coming round of Nationally…Utility-Scale Battery Storage in U.S. Increasing Rapidly, EIA Finds
Thu 1:10pm By Paige BennettAccording to a recent report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), utility-scale battery storage capacity is quickly growing, with capacity reaching 20.7 gigawatts by July 2024 and 21.4 gigawatts as of August 2024. In 2010, the U.S. had just 4…Salmon Spotted Swimming Far Upstream to Old Spawning Grounds After Historic Klamath River Dam…
Wed 10:13pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesLess than two months following the removal of four hydroelectric dams along the Klamath River, some of its salmon have swum upstream in Oregon to start spawning for the first time in over a century. The first salmon was spotted October 3 on sonar, swimming…Transition to EVs Will Lead to ‘Fundamental Transformation’ of Global Auto Industry, IMF Says
Wed 8:08pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesAs part of its most recent World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the transition to electric vehicles will have “far-reaching” effects on production, investment, global trade and employment. The new analysis was released in…
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