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Heat-Induced Food Insecurity

August 23, 2023

Amidst rising global temperatures, a recent study highlighted the alarming reality that just a few days of intense heat can lead to severe food insecurity for billions worldwide. The study, published in Nature Human Behaviour, analyzed data from 150 countries, ..

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Debt-Fossil Fuel Trap

August 23, 2023

Developing countries burdened with heavy debts are compelled to rely on fossil fuels for revenue generation, hindering their transition to renewable energy. A recent report titled “The Debt-Fossil Fuel Trap,” published by Debt Justice and partner organizations, highlights the predicament ..

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Vegetated Canopies

August 22, 2023

As Europe grapples with intense heatwaves and wildfires due to climate change, the focus on mitigating their impacts has intensified. Greenhouse gas emissions have elevated global temperatures by 1.2 degrees Celsius since pre-industrial times, leading to more frequent and severe ..

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Deterioration of Eilat’s Red Sea Coral Reefs

August 18, 2023

The coral reefs in the Gulf of Eilat/Aqaba are facing a concerning decline, as revealed by the 2022 report of the Israel National Monitoring Program. The report attributes this deterioration to a combination of factors including rising temperatures in the ..

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Link between PM2.5 Air Pollution and Antibiotic Resistance

August 18, 2023

A recent study released in the Lancet Planetary Health has exposed a troubling association between airborne fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution and the development of antibiotic resistance. The research marks the first-ever global estimation of antibiotic resistance’s impact due to ..

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Redwoods Rising Project

August 17, 2023

The Redwoods Rising project, a collaboration between Redwood National and State Parks and the Save the Redwoods League, is committed to revitalizing the once-logged redwood forests for a more resilient future. Using strategies like controlled thinning and prescribed fires, the ..

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Tropical Storm Greg

August 16, 2023

Tropical Storm Greg, surging across a distance of 1,000 miles, draws near to Hawaii, compounding the challenges faced by the region already grappling with wildfires. While experts highlight the potential interaction between Greg and a northern high-pressure system, they suggest ..

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Carbon Dioxide Drives Volcanic Eruption

August 16, 2023

A groundbreaking study challenges conventional wisdom by revealing that carbon dioxide (CO2), not water vapor, is the driving force behind the eruption of basaltic volcanoes. Researchers studying magma from Pico do Fogo, a highly active ocean island volcano, detected elevated ..

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Childhood Exposure to Lead Increases Risk of Criminal Behaviour in Adulthood

August 15, 2023

Lead exposure, known for its damaging effects on wildlife and human health, has long been linked to developmental and cognitive impairments. Recent research from George Washington University underscores the connection between early-life lead exposure and an increased risk of criminal ..

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Microplastics in Human Hearts

August 15, 2023

A recent study published by the American Chemical Society reveals a shocking discovery – microplastics, particles smaller than five millimeters, have been found in the human heart. These minuscule plastic particles, originating from sources like clothing fibers and other plastic ..

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