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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…
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Attitudes More Important Than Income for Energy Savings, Study Reveals
A groundbreaking analysis has illuminated a powerful driver behind household energy savings — attitude. Published in the journal Cell Reports Sustainability, the study reveals that psychological factors, such as positive attitudes toward energy conservation and the belief that individual actions matter, are more influential than income or educational background when it comes to saving energy…
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Inhalers for Asthma and COPD Come With Heavy Climate Cost, Study Finds
Inhalers, the frontline defense for asthma and COPD patients, come with a hefty environmental price tag, according to a new study by UCLA Health. This extensive study, the largest of its kind in the United States, quantifies the significant greenhouse gas emissions linked to inhaler use. The study revealed that inhalers have produced over 2…
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New Carbon Capture Technology Uses Coffee Grounds and Plastic Waste
Researchers at the University of Sharjah have patented a groundbreaking technology that captures carbon dioxide emissions from industrial processes, potentially providing a significant advancement in the fight against climate change. The patent, filed in March 2025 and published in August, details a unique method that repurposes spent coffee grounds (SCG) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a…
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Air Pollution Is Damaging Children’s Eyesight, Study Finds
Air pollution is not just a respiratory concern — it may also be harming children’s eyesight. A recent study published in PNAS Nexus underscores the negative impact of air pollutants, specifically nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), on children’s vision. Surprisingly, the research also points to a significant improvement in vision when these…
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New Study Warns of Rising Death Toll From Wildfire Smoke
A new study led by Stanford University highlights a grim future where wildfire smoke could result in approximately 30,000 additional deaths annually in the United States by 2050. This startling estimate stems from the increased frequency and intensity of wildfires fueled by warmer, drier conditions due to climate change. “There’s a broad understanding that wildfire…
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Coral Reefs Could Risk Extinction by 2100 Without Climate Action, Study Warns
Most coral reefs in the western Atlantic are on the brink of halting growth and could begin to erode significantly by mid-century if global temperatures rise by 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, a new study reveals. An international team led by scientists from the University of Exeter assessed 400 reef sites around Florida, Mexico…
