Microplastics are everywhere, but are they harming us?

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It may be, for example, that microplastics play a role in rising occurrences of some cancers in younger people.

The Olympics are part of a push to “green” sports. Here’s why that’s important

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With the right planning, major sports events like the Olympics and Football World Cup can serve as a shining example of how humanity can live in harmony with nature.

Ingredients in peril due to climate change

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As global temperatures shift and weather events devastate agricultural land, some ingredients and crops are in jeopardy. One expert shares advice.

Oceans without sharks would be far less healthy, says new research

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People are killing many types of sharks at unsustainable rates, mainly through overfishing. We see a need for nations to rethink where and how to conserve sharks for healthy oceans.

This World Breastfeeding Week, UNICEF and WHO call for equal access to breastfeeding support

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When mothers receive the support they need to breastfeed their babies, everyone benefits.

Baobab trees all come from Madagascar – new study reveals that their seeds and seedlings floated to mainland Africa and all the way to Australia

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Our research found that the baobabs we see today all originated in Madagascar.

Virus that causes COVID-19 is widespread in wildlife, scientists find

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The findings highlight the identification of novel mutations in SARS-CoV-2 in wildlife and the need for broad surveillance, researchers say.

African oceans: the green revolution against the plastic tide

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With around 8 million tonnes of plastic dumped in the oceans every year, plastic pollution is threatening marine ecosystems on the African continent.

US Plans to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics Across All Federal Operations

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Nearly 40 years of data from Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup show that single-use plastics are among the most commonly collected items polluting beaches and waterways global

Drawing Attention to the Impact of Plastic Waste on Marine Life With Art

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The Plastic Free July campaign originated in Australia in 2011 to draw attention to the global problem of plastic waste which is causing serious problems for animals, nature, and people’s hea

How cities can use AI to adapt to climate change

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Among other things, the researchers developed an AI-based model capable of depicting thermal stress on a small scale and over several decades.

PCBS issues report on Palestinian population on World Population Day

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The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) has published a report detailing the conditions of the Palestinian Population on the occasion of the World Population Day, on July 11th, 20

Devastation as world’s biggest wetland burns: ‘those that cannot run don’t stand a chance’

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Blackened trees, dead animals and scorched earth – early wildfires have already devastated Brazil’s Pantanal and local people worry they may lose the battle to save them

Extreme heat waves broiling the planet in 2024 aren’t normal: How climate change is heating up weather around the world

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Less than a month into summer 2024, the vast majority of the U.S. population has already experienced an extreme heat wave. Millions of people were under heat warnings across the western U.S.

‘Stark warning’ as global temperatures hit record levels for 13th month

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It has been 12 straight months that the world has been more than 1.5 degrees Celsius hotter than pre-industrial levels.

Lithium ion batteries a growing source of PFAS pollution, study finds

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Lithium ion batteries are a key part of the growing clean energy infrastructure, with uses in electric cars and electronics.

In French snap elections, parties are overlooking the climate change nightmare

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If you look at the big picture, despair is only allowed for a short moment. Then we must go back to work and continue the fight because hope is the strongest bond shared by all humanity, Adel

Climate Change Drives Species Relocation, Challenging Policy-Makers

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Did you know that while 59% of species are moving towards cooler environments due to climate change, 41% either stay put or shift to unexpected areas, suggesting that temperature isn't the on

The Cost Of Climate Change Has Arrived At Our Doorsteps

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You might not think Trump’s ask for a billion dollar donation from oil executives in return for a promise to scrap Biden’s climate policies has anything to do with major insurers like Allstat

Earth’s Latest ‘Vital Signs’ Show the Planet Is in Crisis

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The overall picture of Earth’s health is grim, although there are bright spots: solar and wind power are on the rise, and deforestation has slowed