Researchers from the University of South Australia have developed an innovative energy scenario tool, GREaSE, highlighting the challenging trade-offs between combating climate change and avoiding energy shortages...
Category - Environmental Science
Chip-Shop Fishes Like Cod Play a Vital Role in Seabed Health and Climate Regulation
A new study highlights the critical role of commercially fished species, such as Atlantic cod, in maintaining seabed ecosystems and regulating Earth’s climate. Researchers from the Convex Seascape Survey found that 185...
Okra and Fenugreek Extracts Remove Up to 90% of Microplastics from Water
Researchers have discovered that natural extracts from okra and fenugreek can effectively remove microplastics from water, offering a biodegradable alternative to synthetic polymers. Published in ACS Omega, the...
New Study Highlights Risks of Development and Agriculture on Drinking Water Quality
A recent study by researchers at North Carolina State University reveals that converting forests into urban or agricultural land near streams can significantly harm downstream water quality. This degradation not only...
New Eco-Friendly Chemical Targets Termite Molting, Offering Safer Pest Control
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered that the chemical bistrifluron effectively kills drywood termites by disrupting their ability to molt. Published in the Journal of Economic...
Brazilian Beef Production Exceeds Climate Targets
Brazilian beef production, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, emits more than twice the greenhouse gas (GHG) levels required to meet international climate targets, according to a study published...
Melting Sea Ice Alters Ocean Light Spectrum, Impacting Marine Ecosystems
The loss of sea ice due to global warming is transforming the underwater light environment in polar oceans, shifting from a broad spectrum to blue-dominated light. This change, detailed in a new study published...
Global Study Reveals 17% of Cropland Contaminated by Toxic Heavy Metals, Affecting 1.4 Billion People
A groundbreaking study estimates that up to 17% of the world’s cropland is contaminated by toxic heavy metals, posing severe risks to ecosystems and human health. Researchers analyzed over 1,400 regional studies and...
Wildfires Pose Growing Threat to Drinking Water Safety, Experts Warn
Wildfires near urban areas are contaminating drinking water distribution systems, posing significant public health risks, according to researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). In a letter published...
Dam Failures Amplified Derna Flood Tragedy, Study Reveals
A new study published in Science Advances shows that the catastrophic 2023 flood in Derna, Libya, was not just caused by extreme rainfall but was severely worsened by the collapse of two poorly designed dams...