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Study Finds ‘Forever Chemicals’ More Toxic as Mixtures
A landmark study by researchers at the University at Buffalo, in collaboration with Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research in Leipzig, Germany, has revealed a crucial finding about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.” The study meticulously measured the toxicity levels of various PFAS when combined, disclosing that their collective toxicity…
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Researchers Confirm El Niño Causes Accelerated Ice Loss in Tropical Glaciers
Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking study linking El Niño to significant ice loss on the Quelccaya Ice Cap (QIC) in the Peruvian Andes, raising alarm over the future of high-mountain water resources and global climate patterns. El Niño, a climate phenomenon that occurs every two to seven years, warms ocean temperatures in the eastern Pacific,…
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New Study Reveals PFAS in Groundwater May Persist for Over 40 Years
A recent study led by researchers at North Carolina State University reveals that per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS) could remain in the groundwater of Cumberland and Bladen counties in North Carolina for more than 40 years. The study shines a spotlight on the lingering effects of these persistent chemicals, which have been linked to serious…
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Innovative Solution for Tackling Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water Supplies
In a significant breakthrough, researchers led by Iakovos Tzanakis from Oxford Brookes University have developed an innovative method to tackle one of the world’s most stubborn environmental threats — PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” These chemicals, prevalent in everyday items and a known health hazard, have long eluded effective and sustainable removal strategies. A…
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Extreme Heat Dramatically Increases Mortality Risk for Homeless Populations, Study Reveals
A recent study conducted by the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has uncovered a profound link between extreme heat and increased mortality rates among homeless populations. Published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the research reveals that individuals experiencing homelessness (PEH) face significantly higher mortality risks during hot weather. The study focused on…
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Researchers Discover Marine Snow Parachutes Impacting Ocean Carbon Storage
New research led by Stanford University reveals a hidden biological process that could transform our understanding of how oceans mitigate climate change. Published in the journal Science, the study unveils mucus “parachutes” produced by microscopic marine organisms that significantly slow their descent, offering new insights into oceanic carbon sequestration. Marine snow, a blend of dead…
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Arctic Plant Study Highlights Urgent Need to Curb Climate Change for Species Survival
A recent study from the University of Helsinki has shed light on the dire circumstances facing the Siberian primrose, an Arctic coastal plant, in the wake of rapid climate change. The findings, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences, highlight the urgent need for global mitigation efforts to ensure species…
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Study Reveals Southern Shift in US Energy Poverty Amid Climate Change
Climate change is altering the geography of energy poverty in the United States, increasingly burdening households in the South and Southwest that rely heavily on air conditioning, according to a new study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The research, published in Science Advances, calls for an overhaul of federal energy assistance programs to…
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Human Actions Have Caused a Greater Loss of Bird Species and Diversity Than Previously Known, Study Finds
A study published in Science underscores the vast extent of bird species extinctions due to human activity over the last 130,000 years, revealing a notably greater impact than previously understood. This monumental loss spans approximately 3 billion years of unique evolutionary history and 7% of global avian functional diversity. While the diminishing of species richness…
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Top Climate Experts Warn of Potential Catastrophic Warming
In a recent study published in Nature journal Communications Earth & Environment, climate scientists have voiced concerns about the Earth’s trajectory towards potentially catastrophic global warming. The researchers surveyed 211 climate experts, many of whom contribute to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), to gauge their perceptions of future climate outcomes and mitigation efforts.…
