Environment
When coal smoke choked St. Louis, residents fought back − but it took time and money
When coal smoke choked St. Louis, residents fought back − but it took time and money St. Louis residents fought back against coal smoke pollution in 1939, which had become a chronic problem due to the widespread use of sulfur-rich coal for heat and power. The city’s mayor, Bernard Dickmann, created a commission to investigate […]
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Trump’s words aren’t stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow
Trump’s words aren’t stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow Despite Trump’s climate skepticism, many countries have set higher climate goals, including China, which has committed to cutting its net greenhouse gas emissions by 7-10% from peak levels by 2035. The European Union has pledged a […]
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Extinction rates have actually slowed down
Extinction rates have actually slowed down Contrary to previous studies, extinction rates have actually slowed down over the past 100 years, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. The study, led by Kristen Saban and John Wiens, analyzed data from almost 2 million species that went extinct […]
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New method uses collisions to break down plastic for recycling
New method uses collisions to break down plastic for recycling Researchers have developed a new method to break down PET plastic using mechanical forces instead of heat or harsh chemicals. The method, called mechanochemical recycling, uses collisions to convert PET back into its basic building blocks, opening a path toward faster and cleaner recycling. The […]
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Natural World Heritage sites under growing threat, but bright spots remain
Natural World Heritage sites under growing threat, but bright spots remain The health of UNESCO World Heritage natural sites is declining due to climate change, invasive species, and lack of funding, affecting 57% of sites with a positive conservation outlook. Climate-related changes are considered “high” or “very high” threats to 43% of heritage sites, including […]
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Industrial facilities owned by profitable companies release more of their toxic waste into the environment
Industrial facilities owned by profitable companies release more of their toxic waste into the environment Industrial facilities owned by profitable companies tend to release more toxic waste into the environment than those owned by unprofitable companies, despite having fewer patents and employees. The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) database, maintained by the US Environmental Protection Agency, […]
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Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever
Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever The Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary marks a significant milestone in American history, but its origins were far from tranquil. The canal was built to facilitate trade and commerce between New York City and the Great Lakes heartland, but it came at […]
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Trump administration is on track to cut 1 in 3 EPA staffers by the end of 2025, slashing agency’s ability to keep pollution out of air and water
Trump administration is on track to cut 1 in 3 EPA staffers by the end of 2025, slashing agency’s ability to keep pollution out of air and water The Trump administration is on track to cut approximately 33% of EPA staff by the end of 2025, reducing the agency’s ability to address pollution and environmental […]
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Community raises water concerns over world’s largest AI data center in Texas
Community raises water concerns over world’s largest AI data center in Texas Fermi America and Texas Tech are collaborating to build the world’s largest AI data center in the Texas Panhandle. The project aims to establish a massive hub for artificial intelligence research and development. Concerns have been raised by the local community about the […]
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Biosphere 2’s latest mission: Learning how life first emerged on Earth – and how to make barren worlds habitable
Biosphere 2’s latest mission: Learning how life first emerged on Earth – and how to make barren worlds habitable Biosphere 2, a research facility near Tucson, Arizona, is now being used to study how life transforms landscapes and makes barren worlds habitable. The facility’s Landscape Evolution Observatory is an ideal location for studying primary succession, […]
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