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New Study Reveals that Air in Your Home May Be More Dangerous Than Air Outdoors
Staying indoors may not protect you from dangerous air pollution, according to a new study led by Stanford University. Published in the journal PNAS Nexus, the research reveals that gas and propane stoves emit significant amounts of nitrogen dioxide, harmful to human health. Nitrogen dioxide exposure is linked to asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),…
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Researchers Sound Alarm on Escalating Plastic Pollution Fueled by Climate Change
Researchers from Imperial College London have issued a clarion call to combat the escalating threats posed by intertwined plastic pollution and climate change. In a comprehensive review published in the journal Frontiers in Science, these scientists underscore the need for immediate international efforts to curtail the deluge of microplastics contaminating the environment. “Plastic pollution and…
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Vegan Diet Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 51%: New Study
Adopting a low-fat vegan diet can lead to substantial environmental benefits, according to a new study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. The research, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, highlights a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) and cumulative energy demand (CED) when plant-based foods replace meat, dairy and eggs in…
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Fossil Fuel Emissions to Hit Record High in 2025
Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are projected to rise by 1.1% in 2025, reaching a record high of 38.1 billion tonnes, according to the latest research from the Global Carbon Project (GCP). The report, titled the 2025 Global Carbon Budget, underscores the urgent need for increased efforts to combat climate change as it…
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AI’s Energy Consumption Lower Than Expected, New Study Finds
New research from the University of Waterloo and the Georgia Institute of Technology challenges common perceptions regarding the energy consumption of artificial intelligence (AI). The study, published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, reveals that AI’s contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions is minimal and could potentially offer benefits for environmental sustainability and economic efficiency…
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AI-Powered Model to Revolutionize Global Flood Prediction and Water Management
In an era where extreme weather is increasingly common, a groundbreaking development from Penn State University offers a beacon of hope. Researchers have unveiled an AI-powered hydrological model designed to predict floods and manage water resources on a global scale with unprecedented accuracy. Flood-related disasters have surged, now accounting for up to 40% of weather-related…
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Plastic Pollution Could Remain on Ocean Surfaces for Over 100 Years: New Study
Scientists from Queen Mary University of London have developed a new model predicting that buoyant plastics could pollute the ocean’s surface for more than a century, even if all plastic inputs were halted today. Published today in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, the study concludes a trilogy exploring…
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Retreating Glaciers May Reduce Essential Ocean Nutrients, New Study Finds
The receding glaciers of Alaska hold a significant, yet troubling revelation according to new research led by scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Their findings indicate that as glaciers shrink due to climate change, they could deliver fewer vital nutrients to marine ecosystems, with potentially extensive ecological consequences. The researchers examined meltwater…
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Extreme Weather Shaping Global Views on Climate Change
People who have experienced extreme weather events, such as floods and heatwaves, are significantly more likely to view climate change as a very serious threat, according to new research from the University of Amsterdam. The study, conducted by Fabian Dablander from UvA’s climate institute SEVEN and published in Environmental Research Letters, analyzed survey data from…
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Power Plants May Emit Higher Levels of Pollution During Government Shutdowns
Power plants may emit higher levels of pollution during lapses in federal monitoring and enforcement, such as during government shutdowns, according to a new study led by The Pennsylvania State University. The study, published in the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, examines the immediate effects of federal environmental law enforcement on…
