Antarctic Sea Ice Retreats at Record Speeds, Threatening Wildlife and Climate
Antarctic sea ice is shrinking at record speeds, threatening wildlife and global climate stability, new research warns.
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East Java’s Plastic Crisis: Youth Confront Hidden Health Hazards
In East Java, 19-year-old Imam and his community face plastic pollutionās hidden health dangersāfrom livestock ingesting debris to rising hospital cases of asthma and gastrointestinal issues.
Record Sargassum Surge Chokes Caribbean Shores
Record sargassum piled up across the Caribbean in May, suffocating shores from Puerto Rico to Guyana, disrupting tourism, wildlife and closing a school in Martinique.
Novel Bacteria Tackle Five Pollutants in High-Salinity Wastewater
A novel engineered bacterium developed by Chinese scientists degrades five aromatic pollutants in high-salinity wastewater, promising new solutions for industrial cleanup.
Climate-Fueled Wildfires Linked to 15,000 U.S. Deaths
A study finds climate changeādriven wildfire smoke caused around 15,000 deaths and $160B in costs across the U.S. from 2006ā2020.
Environmental Knowledge Day Sparks Global Green Cooperation
Celebrated on April 15, Environmental Knowledge Day highlights the role of education in sparking global green cooperation and sustainable development.
Re-Wiggling Rivers: Reviving Natureās Flow in Norfolk
Re-wiggling projects in Norfolk restore natural river curves, reviving biodiversity and improving water quality in England’s freshwater ecosystems.
Plant Leaves Absorb Airborne Microplastics, Uncovering a Pollutant Pathway
A joint study led by Chinese scientists reveals that plant leaves absorb airborne microplastics, opening a direct pathway for pollutants into our food chain.
Meet China’s Innovations: Bird-Watching, Bamboo & Dunhuang
Explore Meet China Episode 29, where Beijing’s bird-watching marvels, eco-friendly bamboo, and a Dunhuang theatrical revival redefine innovation.
America First? U.S. Rollbacks May Cost Nearly 200K Lives
Analysis warns that U.S. rollbacks of 31 environmental regulations could cost nearly 200K lives, highlighting a risky trade-off between growth and sustainability.