Environment
The Industrial Revolution had uneven health impacts in England
The Industrial Revolution had uneven health impacts in England A new study reveals that the Industrial Revolution had uneven health impacts across England, challenging the traditional narrative of industrial cities being uniformly polluted. The researchers used a combination of historical evidence and bone geochemistry to analyze skeletal remains from two towns, one industrial (South Shields) […]
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Material uses light to destroy ‘forever chemicals’ in water
Material uses light to destroy ‘forever chemicals’ in water Researchers at Rice University have developed a material that uses light to break down “forever chemicals” (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS) in water. The material, which combines two safe and lightweight materials using defect engineering, works quickly and efficiently without relying on metals that could […]
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Key cell traits help plants survive in saltwater
Key cell traits help plants survive in saltwater R researchers have identified key cell traits that help plants survive in saltwater, which could lead to creating salt-tolerant crops. The study focused on mangrove trees, which have evolved to thrive in salty environments and found that they have unusually small cells and thicker cell walls. These […]
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From record warming to rusting rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card shows a region transforming faster than expected
From record warming to rusting rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card shows a region transforming faster than expected The Arctic is transforming faster than expected, with record warming, rusting rivers, and wildfires becoming more frequent. The region is experiencing a dramatic shortening of the snow season, sea ice is thinning and melting earlier, and wildfire seasons […]
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Study flips ideas about forest soils and climate change
Study flips ideas about forest soils and climate change A new study challenges long-held assumptions about forest soils and climate change, finding that warming may actually reduce nitrogen emissions in dry forests. The six-year research project, conducted in a temperate Chinese forest, found that nitric oxide emissions dropped by 19% and nitrous oxide emissions fell […]
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Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous
Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous President Donald Trump’s administration has aligned itself with the coal industry, including efforts to keep coal-fired power plants running despite declining demand and environmental concerns. The use of coal for electricity generation remains expensive and poses health risks, with thousands of miners developing black […]
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Climate change is to blame for disappearing rains in the southwest
Climate change is to blame for disappearing rains in the southwest Climate change is the primary cause of the drought in the southwest US, particularly in the Colorado River Basin, which has been experiencing historic low precipitation levels since 1999. The warming trend and reduced winter snowfall are major contributors to the drought, with long-term […]
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New method could transform battery recycling
New method could transform battery recycling New research has developed a two-step flash Joule heating-chlorination and oxidation (FJH-ClO) process that rapidly separates lithium and transition metals from spent lithium-ion batteries. The FJH-ClO process provides an acid-free, energy-saving alternative to conventional recycling techniques, reducing energy consumption, chemical usage, and costs. The method achieves high yields and […]
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Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact
Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact Antarctica’s ice melt has a significant impact on global climate and sea level, but its effects vary by region due to gravity and other factors. The extent of Antarctic ice sheet melting depends on […]
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NASA, NOAA Rank 2025 Ozone Hole as 5th Smallest Since 1992
NASA, NOAA Rank 2025 Ozone Hole as 5th Smallest Since 1992 The 2025 ozone hole over Antarctica was the fifth smallest since 1992, with an average extent of approximately 7.23 million square miles (18.71 million square kilometers), according to NASA and NOAA. The ozone hole is expected to continue recovering later this century due to […]
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