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Wildfire smoke could lead to tens of thousands of deaths by 2050
Wildfire smoke could lead to tens of thousands of deaths by 2050 Wildfire smoke exposure could lead to tens of thousands of excess deaths in the US by 2050, according to a new study. The study projects that average exposures across the US population will increase two-to-three-fold in 2050 relative to 2011-2020 due to climate […]
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How sea star wasting disease transformed the West Coast’s ecology and economy
How sea star wasting disease transformed the West Coast’s ecology and economy The sea star wasting disease outbreak on the West Coast of North America has had a devastating impact on the ecosystem, leading to the near-total loss of sunflower sea stars and the explosion of purple sea urchin populations. The loss of sunflower sea […]
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Clownfish are disappearing due to climate change
Clownfish are disappearing due to climate change Climate change is causing a population collapse in clownfish due to extreme heat waves in the Red Sea, which has resulted in a breakdown in their mutualistic relationship with anemones. The study found that prolonged bleaching of anemones can lead to the death of both the anemone and […]
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Banks retreat from climate change commitments – but it’s business more than politics
Banks retreat from climate change commitments – but it’s business more than politics Banks that joined net-zero alliances to combat climate change have largely retreated from their commitments due to business interests over politics, with fossil fuels continuing to be profitable and loans to oil and gas companies surging. The collapse of these alliances was […]
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Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won’t solve America’s wildfire problem
Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won’t solve America’s wildfire problem Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won’t solve America’s wildfire problem. In fact, increasing logging without proper thinning and oversight could even exacerbate the issue. The western United States is facing another destructive wildfire season, with […]
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Scientific objectivity is a myth – cultural values and beliefs always influence science and the people who do it
Scientific objectivity is a myth – cultural values and beliefs always influence science and the people who do it The idea of scientific objectivity is a myth, as cultural values and beliefs always influence science and its practitioners. Cultural norms and assumptions shape the questions scientists ask, the methods they use, and the conclusions they […]
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Wildfire disasters are increasingly in the news, yet less land is burning globally – here’s why
Wildfire disasters are increasingly in the news, yet less land is burning globally – here’s why Despite more intense wildfires being reported globally, the total area burned has actually decreased by 26% over the past two decades, according to new research. The majority of global wildfire exposure (85%) occurs in Africa, where agricultural expansion and […]
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What can we learn from hurricane Katrina 20 years later?
What can we learn from hurricane Katrina 20 years later? Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall in Louisiana in August 2005, still offers lessons for disaster recovery researchers 20 years later. Research has shown that having strong social ties and community support increases resilience and people’s ability to recover after disasters, while being displaced from one’s […]
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Monsoon flooding has killed hundreds in Pakistan – climate change is pushing the rainy season from blessing to looming catastrophe
Monsoon flooding has killed hundreds in Pakistan – climate change is pushing the rainy season from blessing to looming catastrophe Pakistan is experiencing extreme monsoon flooding that has killed over 700 people since July 2025, with water and mud sweeping through settlements and ancient towns. Climate change is exacerbating the issue, as rising temperatures increase […]
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Like Reagan, Trump is slashing environment regulations, but his strategy may have a far deeper impact
Like Reagan, Trump is slashing environment regulations, but his strategy may have a far deeper impact President Trump’s administration is slashing environmental regulations, similar to President Reagan’s approach, but with potentially far-reaching consequences. The Trump administration has cut EPA budgets and staffing by 50% since 2026, and has appointed industry representatives to key positions, raising […]
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