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Climate satellite MethaneSAT backed by Bezos and Google fails in space after just 1 year
MethaneSAT, the first satellite made by an environmental nonprofit organization, was designed to monitor some of the world's largest industrial contributors of greenhouse gas emissions. Now, without power, the spacecraft's...
Judge: DHS can’t cancel scheduled protections for Haitians
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration Wednesday from ceasing deportation protections for Haitians before the date set to do so under the Biden administration.
NHL players cleared to compete in 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy
NHL players will be cleared to participate in the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade at the 2026 Winter Games, the league, players union and international...
Oxygen and ethylene diffusion triggers wound healing in plants, researchers discover
Scientists at the University of Helsinki discovered how plants heal their protective outer layer, the periderm. The diffusion of ethylene and oxygen through a wound triggers repair—a finding with potential...
Ocean eruption leaves deep-sea creatures gasping as ash clouds blanket the seafloor
Deep below the surface of the ocean, bacteria and critters that feed off nutrients spouting from hydrothermal vents met with a sudden wave of volcanic sediment, leaving them suffocated.
Old aerial photos give scientists a new tool to predict sea level rise
On 28 November 1966, an American airplane flies over the Antarctic Peninsula just south of the southernmost tip of Chile. On board is a photographer, probably from the U.S. Navy,...
Warming depletes Arctic soil's nitrogen stores, irreversibly increasing CO₂ emissions
A study led by the UAB and the CREAF shows that the loss of nitrogen from Arctic soil not only deprives plants of a vital nutrient but also contributes, proportionally...
Coherent, not chaotic—surprising order found in Brahmaputra-Jamuna River channel migration
Compared to single-channel meandering rivers, multichannel braided rivers are often found in environments with sparse vegetation and coarse, shifting bars of sediment. Past research has called the way in which...
Why investing in climate-vulnerable countries makes good business sense
At a coastal port in Chittagong, Bangladesh, something remarkable is underway. With support from a US$850 million (£620 million) investment from the World Bank, engineers are building flood-resistant infrastructure that...
We don't know what happens to the waste we recycle, and that's a problem
There is a glaring lack of tracking for global recycling. Poor waste management is deeply connected to climate change, plastic pollution and global nutrient imbalances globally.
Researchers call for plankton modeling 'revolution'
Creating new scientific models of plankton is "critical" to understanding the scale of global climate change, a new paper argues. The article, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory's Professor Kevin Flynn...
Young forests could help to capture carbon in climate change fight
Young forests regrowing from land where mature woodlands have been cut down have a key role to play in removing billions of tons of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and combating...
Heat Waves, Droughts Cause Billions of Dollars in Global Economic Losses
Severe weather costs the global economy billions of dollars a year, highlighting the costs of climate change and the value of mitigating extreme weather, according to an analysis of weather...
Smarter flight decisions can mitigate climate impact without undue sacrifice
A new study led by a University of California, Irvine scientist reveals that airlines can make smarter tradeoff decisions to cut aviation's warming impact. The research, published in the journal...
How tire abrasion pollutes water and endangers animals
A new review article published in the Journal of Environmental Management summarizes the current state of knowledge on the occurrence of tire wear particles and the release of pollutants in...
Global climate security atlas developed as tool to help prepare for the impacts of climate change
Irina Marinov, associate professor at the Department of Earth and Environmental Science, leads a research community focused on understanding global climate impacts, risks, and vulnerabilities to enable local action.
'South Park' Season 27 premiere delayed to July 23
Comedy Central has postponed the "South Park" Season 27 premiere date to July 23 amid uncertainty over the show's streaming rights.
Swedish city neighborhoods with more rentals face higher noise and air pollution
In Swedish cities, many residents live in neighborhoods where the air is more polluted, noise levels are higher and green spaces scarcer, conditions that often correlate with socioeconomic status, housing...
Central Europe swelters as heat wave moves east
A punishing heat wave loosened its grip on western Europe Wednesday and rolled eastwards, with Germany expected to record some of its hottest temperatures of the year so far.
South Korea to explore potential of Northern Sea Route
South Korea is exploring the potential of the Arctic shipping routes, particularly the Northern Sea Route, which is expected to reduce shipping times and costs between Asia and Europe.
Recent droughts are 'slow-moving global catastrophe' - UN report
It says drought has compounded poverty, hunger, and energy insecurity worldwide.
Ignoring peatlands could derail climate goals
Northern peatlands could seriously complicate efforts to cool the planet, especially after a temporary overshoot of the 1.5°C global warming limit, according to new IIASA-led research.
Decision to refill Lake Pisiquid coming with side-effects, say some Windsor residents
Some Windsor, N.S., residents say a two-year-old decision to close the gates of an aboiteau and keep Lake Pisiquid filled with water is unnecessary and causing other problems.
EU to unveil long-delayed 2040 climate target
The EU will present its delayed 2040 emissions-reduction target Wednesday, sticking to its climate goals but with new flexibility to answer the concerns of member states that must greenlight the...
The geologist uncovering Earth's secrets in S.Africa
In the 1997 action film "Dante's Peak," Pierce Brosnan plays the role of a volcanologist sent to investigate seismic activity beneath a long-dormant volcano.
Relief coming for Europe after brutal heat wave
After days of record-breaking heat waves across Europe, relief will start to arrive from the Atlantic on Wednesday, bringing thunderstorms and cooler temperatures to parts of western Europe.
Experts say seafood deregulation could impact sustainability and supply
A sweeping new executive order to deregulate the U.S. seafood sector risks unraveling decades of scientific progress and environmental protections, according to aquaculture and fishery scientists writing in a new...
What we learned from record-breaking 2021 heat wave and what we can expect in the future
The deadly, record-breaking heat wave that hit the Pacific Northwest in June 2021 continues to be the subject of intense interest among scientists, policymakers and the public.