Lead pollution is a grave environmental issue that causes over 1 million premature deaths worldwide each year. Recognizing the pressing need to address this problem, a team of engineers and public health experts from the University of South Florida (USF) embarked on a mission to reduce lead exposure in Toamasina, Madagascar. Through a combination of
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With the increasing concern over climate change, the importance of corporations reporting their carbon footprint has never been greater. However, a new study published in the journal PLOS Climate reveals that most corporations are not reporting the full extent of their carbon emissions. Despite claiming to be “green,” many companies fail to disclose their Scope
The Arctic region is experiencing significantly faster warming than the global average rate, with the potential to have far-reaching implications for the planet. A recent modeling study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) delved into the effects of this rapid Arctic warming on global temperature rise. The findings revealed that if the current
In recent years, there has been growing concern over the decline of phytoplankton in the North Atlantic. A 2019 study utilizing ice cores in Antarctica suggested that marine productivity in this region had dropped significantly during the industrial era, raising alarming questions about the future. However, a new research led by the University of Washington
Ocean acidification, caused by human activity, is drastically altering the production of marine plankton shells in the Mediterranean Sea. This troubling finding comes from a recent study conducted by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB). The study raises concerns about the negative consequences for marine ecosystems resulting
Boreal forests, known for their crucial role in carbon storage, are facing an alarming increase in the frequency of wildfire ignitions caused by lightning strikes. A research paper published in Nature Geoscience titled “Extratropical forests increasingly at risk of lightning fires” sheds light on this pressing issue. Led by Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam, in collaboration
Off the coast of Barbados, researchers from Bremen have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the release of methane by bacteria in order to obtain phosphorus. They have found that methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming, is constantly escaping from the sea into the atmosphere. While methane is primarily produced by
A new report in Nature Geoscience sheds light on the concerning issue of air pollution in Africa, highlighting the urgent need for international action to address this growing problem. Over the past five decades, African nations have witnessed a rapid deterioration in air quality, resulting in some of the most polluted cities in the world.
The analysis of climate simulations and climate traces from the past has often yielded conflicting results. In an effort to understand the origins of these discrepancies, physicist Thomas Laepple and climatologist Kira Rehfeld led a team of experts in climate models and climate tracks. Their surprising findings, published in the journal Nature Geoscience, reveal that
Plastic pollution has become a global crisis, with its detrimental effects on the environment widely acknowledged. However, a new study has shed light on an alarming consequence of plastic litter in rivers – the potential transport of dangerous pathogens downstream. This article delves into the findings of the study, highlighting the implications for human health