Environment
Microplastics Might Be in That ‘Clean’ Sea Breeze
August 13, 2020, 1:10 pm EDT
Sitting in that clean, sea breeze might not be as clean as you think. Here’s why.
Record Levels of Microplastics Found on Mediterranean Seafloor
August 13, 2020, 1:10 pm EDT
Scientists found the highest levels of microplastics ever recorded on the bottom of the Mediterranean, near Italy. The study was published in the journal Science.
Iraq’s Drought Leads to Discovery That Could Unlock Ancient Secrets
August 13, 2020, 1:10 pm EDT
Archaeologists have drought to thank for a find that could unlock the secrets of one of the region’s least-studied ancient empires.
US Court Dismisses Climate Lawsuit
August 13, 2020, 1:10 pm EDT
The cities of San Francisco and Oakland, CA sued five oil companies last year, but their case has been dismissed.
111-Million-Ton Trash Problem By 2030
August 13, 2020, 1:10 pm EDT
China’s decision to stop importing the world’s trash will lead to an estimated 111 million metric tons of used plastic by 2030 needing to be buried or recycled elsewhere.
Climate Change is Causing Disputes Over Fish
August 13, 2020, 1:10 pm EDT
Climate change is causing fish to flee warming waters, complicating international agreements about ocean resources.
NASA Imagery Shows Stark Amazon Drought
August 13, 2020, 1:10 pm EDT
New 3D NASA imagery shows the harsh reality of drought in the Amazon rainforest.
EPA ‘Transparency’ Rule Sounds Good, But There’s a Catch
August 13, 2020, 1:10 pm EDT
The proposed EPA rule on “transparency” comes with a big catch.
Coral Displaced During Hurricanes Restored
August 13, 2020, 1:10 pm EDT
Thousands of coral reefs damaged during Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria are restored, in a conservation effort, by Special Operations veterans and coral scientists.
18-year-old Replants Mangroves Post Hurricane Irma
August 13, 2020, 1:10 pm EDT
18-year-old Theo Quenee of Miami, Florida had an idea while he was cleaning up after Hurricane Irma.
