Extreme Flooding Events in Congo Expected Every Two Years: Study
Apr 22, 2025, 4:17 pm By Michael Riojas
The extreme flooding event that hit the Congolese “megacity” capital of Kinshasa and surrounding areas, killing at least several dozen, is part of a trend expected to repeat roughly every other year, likely due to climate change, a new report has found. …Snow in Himalayas Reaches Lowest Level in 23 Years, Threatening Water Supply for Nearly 2 Billion People: Report
Apr 22, 2025, 3:46 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Snowfall in Asia’s Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region has reached its lowest level in 23 years, threatening almost two billion people who depend on snowmelt for water, a new report warns. The most recent Snow Update Report by the International Centre for…Snow in Himalayas Reaches Lowest Level in 23 Years, Threatening Water Supply for Nearly 2 People: Report
Apr 22, 2025, 3:46 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Snowfall in Asia’s Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region has reached its lowest level in 23 years, threatening almost two billion people who depend on snowmelt for water, a new report warns. The most recent Snow Update Report by the International Centre for…New York State Adds $30 Million to Drive Clean Rebate Program for EVs
Apr 22, 2025, 3:02 pm By Paige Bennett
The state of New York is adding $30 million into its Drive Clean Rebate Program, an initiative that provides rebates for the purchase of 60 different electric vehicles. As part of the announcement, the state will also be expanding the existing Charge Ready NY…Wild Chimpanzees Captured on Camera Eating and Sharing Fermented Fruits
Apr 21, 2025, 7:20 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Wild chimpanzees have for the first time been captured on camera eating and sharing fermented African breadfruit (Treculia africana) containing alcohol. The discovery was made by researchers who set up cameras in Guinea-Bissau’s Cantanhez National Park and…Researchers ‘Shocked’ to Find Toxic Chemicals in Common Children’s Mattresses
Apr 21, 2025, 5:40 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Researchers have found evidence that suggests alarming levels of toxic phthalates, UV filters and flame retardants in the air of children’s bedrooms are likely coming from mattresses releasing the chemical compounds. Over time, the semi-volatile chemicals…Scientists Find Microplastics in Ovarian Follicular Fluid for the First Time
Apr 21, 2025, 3:19 pm By Paige Bennett
Microplastics have been found in human brains, placentas, testicular tissues, lungs and blood. Now, in a new study, scientists have identified microplastic particles in human ovarian follicular fluid for the first time, prompting concerns over how these…Could Microbes Help Fight Climate Change?
Apr 19, 2025, 2:52 pm By Michael Riojas
As human-caused climate change continues threatening the way of life for virtually every species on Earth, what if one group of organisms right under (and inside of) our noses could help reverse climate change? That’s what a recent report from the American…Trump Admin Aims to Gut Endangered Species Act Habitat Protections
Apr 19, 2025, 1:15 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
The Trump administration has proposed a rule that would eliminate endangered species’ habitat protections in the United States. The rule change would “rescind” the regulatory definition of “harm” to no longer include habitat modification for…Roughly One-Sixth of Croplands Globally Polluted With Toxic Heavy Metals, Researchers Say
Apr 18, 2025, 7:11 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Roughly one-sixth of croplands globally — 14 to 17 percent, or approximately 598 million acres — are contaminated by one or more toxic heavy metals like arsenic, cobalt, cadmium, copper, lead and nickel at levels exceeding human health and agricultural…NRDC Map Shows Populations With Lead Contamination in Tap Water
Apr 18, 2025, 3:30 pm By Paige Bennett
A new map from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) highlights U.S. populations with higher levels of lead in drinking water. The map builds on recently released data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that revealed millions of people…Researchers Say Lab-Grown Chicken Nuggets Are ‘Transformative Step’ for Cultivated Meat
Apr 18, 2025, 11:28 am By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Researchers have made what they say is a breakthrough in cultivated meat after they successfully produced nugget-sized pieces of chicken in a lab. A bioreactor with the ability to mimic blood vessels like those in a natural circulatory system can deliver…Climate Change Will Increase Arsenic Levels in Rice, Study Finds
Apr 17, 2025, 6:23 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Rice is the most consumed grain in the world, but new research has found that it will become more toxic as carbon emissions rise and the planet continues to heat up, potentially putting millions at risk of diseases. Climate change could have a major impact on…Earth’s Atmosphere Faces ‘Thirstwaves,’ Scientists Warn
Apr 17, 2025, 2:55 pm By Paige Bennett
Scientists have coined the term “thirstwaves” to describe extended periods of atmospheric thirst when the Earth’s atmosphere more readily takes up moisture from the planet’s surface. This new term differs from droughts or heatwaves. During thirstwaves,…America’s Ten Most Endangered Rivers Announced in New Report
Apr 17, 2025, 11:30 am By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
According to the 40th annual America’s Most Endangered Rivers report by American Rivers, half the rivers in the United States contain unsafe pollution levels, with freshwater species becoming extinct faster than land or ocean species. The Mississippi River…Trump Administration Ordered to Unfreeze Billions in Biden-Era Climate and Infrastructure Funds
Apr 16, 2025, 8:17 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
A federal judge has ordered the release of billions of dollars in funds for climate and infrastructure projects that had been paused by five federal government agencies. The temporary, nationwide injunction instructs the Trump administration to release the…Water Hyacinths Show Promise for Microplastics Removal, Despite Being an Invasive Species
Apr 16, 2025, 1:54 pm By Paige Bennett
In a recent study, scientists have found that the species Eichhornia crassipes, also known as the common water hyacinth, has strong potential as a remediator for microplastics in the environment. In the study, published in the journal Environmental Science and…White House Budget Would Slash Funding for NOAA Climate Research
Apr 15, 2025, 7:54 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
The Trump administration plans to eliminate the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s research arm, close climate and weather labs and slash the budgets of several NOAA offices, internal documents said. If Congress approves the plan,…Environmental and Science Groups Sue Trump Admin for Deleting Environmental Justice and Climate Information From Federal Agency Websites
Apr 15, 2025, 4:53 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Environmental and science groups are suing the Trump administration for removing public information concerning climate and the environment from federal agency websites. The Sierra Club, the Environmental Integrity Project, California Communities Against Toxics…Mercury Pollution Detected in Antarctic Penguins
Apr 15, 2025, 2:16 pm By Paige BennettIn a new study, scientists have confirmed mercury contamination in Antarctic penguins and are raising alarms that this pollutant and its impact on birds mimics the spread of DDT uncovered in the 1960s. Despite the lack of humans near the penguins on the…
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