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Researchers Pioneer Breakthrough in Tire Recycling to Combat Environmental Pollution
Researchers at the University of Delaware have unveiled a groundbreaking method to tackle one of the often-overlooked sources of pollution: old tires. The new study, published in Nature Chemical Engineering, introduces a process that chemically converts harmful tire components into safe, reusable materials. The research team, led by Dion Vlachos, chair of UD’s Department of…
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Mixed Forests Mitigate Climate-Related Forest Damage, Study Finds
Forests with a diverse range of tree species are significantly less prone to damage compared to monocultures, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Umeå University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala. This finding is particularly crucial as climate change continues to present new challenges for forest ecosystems worldwide. Fungi,…
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New Study Reveals Global Cities Failing Canopy Cover Goals Amid Rising Heat
A recent study led by RMIT University has unveiled concerning shortfalls in tree canopy cover across major global cities, highlighting a pressing need for urban green infrastructure to combat rising temperatures and enhance public health. The research spans eight prominent cities, including New York, Amsterdam and Buenos Aires, analyzing over 2.5 million buildings through the…
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Shifting to Sustainable Diets: How Global Food Choices Impact Our Planet
A monumental shift in global diets towards sustainability could significantly combat climate change and global food insecurity. However, implementing such changes on a worldwide scale presents complex challenges. Researchers led by UC Santa Barbara’s National Center for Ecological Analysis & Synthesis (NCEAS) tackled this issue head-on to better understand the potential global impacts. “Changes in…
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Breakthrough in Desalination Technology Highlights Environmental and Cost Challenges
In the face of accelerating climate change and growing water scarcity, desalination technology continues to offer a promising solution by harnessing seawater. However, recent findings underscore significant environmental, economic and accessibility challenges that accompany this technology. A research team led by Jennifer Dunn, a professor of chemical and biological engineering at Northwestern University, has developed…
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CU Anschutz Study Links Climate Change to Rise in Eye Conditions
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered a compelling association between climate change and ocular health. A recent study published in Clinical Ophthalmology reveals that clinical visits for eye conditions like conjunctivitis have more than doubled during periods with high airborne particulate matter, suggesting air pollution exacerbated by climate change could…
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Revolutionary Electro-Biodiesel Achieves Remarkable Efficiency, Reducing Carbon Emissions
Researchers from three American universities have announced a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize renewable energy — an electro-biodiesel that is remarkably more efficient and environmentally friendly than existing biodiesels. This innovative electro-biodiesel, unveiled by experts from Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Missouri and Texas A&M, promises to significantly reduce carbon emissions in…
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Rainforest Protection Found to Cut Respiratory Diseases, Save Lives
A recent study by the University of Bonn and the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais in Brazil has unveiled that safeguarding the Amazon rainforest from deforestation not only protects biodiversity and combats climate change but also dramatically improves human health by reducing respiratory diseases. The research, published today in the journal Nature Communications, Earth &…
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Four Global Policies Could Cut 90% of Plastic Waste by 2050, Study Finds
A transformative study published in the Science journal highlights that enforcing four specific global policies could drastically cut mismanaged plastic waste by 91% and reduce plastic-related carbon emissions by a third by 2050. These policies include mandating that new products contain 40% post-consumer recycled plastic, capping plastic production at 2020 levels, investing heavily in waste…
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Global Carbon Emissions Hit Record High in 2024, New Study Reveals
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have soared to unprecedented heights in 2024, reaching 37.4 billion tonnes — a 0.8% increase from the previous year, according to a new study by the Global Carbon Project. The 2024 Global Carbon Budget report, published in the journal Earth System Science Data, underscores that despite international efforts to…
