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Regular Exposure To Pesticides May Raise Cancer Risk By 150%, Says New Study
Pesticides are part of everyday exposure, found in food, water, and air. However, most earlier research examined single chemicals in isolation
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Air Strikes Near Iran Nuclear Sites Pose Major Health Risks, Warns WHO
The WHO has specifically highlighted the dangers of a potential CBRN event. This refers to incidents involving Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear hazards.
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Israel-Gaza War Produced 33 Million Tonnes Carbon Dioxide, Study Reveals
A new study finds the Israel-Gaza war has generated 33 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions, exposing the hidden environmental cost of modern warfare and urging better global reporting.
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Why Deep-Sea Mining Is Risky, Unnecessary And Harmful To Oceans
Deep-sea mining promises critical minerals for the energy transition without the problems of mining on land.
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Global Antarctic Research Declines Amid Growing Climate Crisis
Ice loss in Antarctica and its impact on the planet - sea level rise, changes to ocean currents and disturbance of wildlife and food webs - has been in the news a lot lately.
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World Environment Day 2025: The Devastating Impact Of Plastic On Our Planet
World Environment Day 2025, hosted by the Republic of Korea, focuses on ending plastic pollution globally, highlighting its devastating impact on ecosystems.
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New Study Reveals Recent Ice Gains in Antarctica, But Long-Term Melting Continues
A study led by researchers at Tongji University using NASA's GRACE satellites has observed recent ice gains in Antarctica from 2021 to 2023, mainly due to unusual precipitation. However, the long-term satellite data from 2002 to 2020 shows a significant and accelerating trend of ice loss. However, experts emphasize this short-term gain does not rev...
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Greenland's Ice Sheet Approaches Dangerous Tipping Point Amid Rapid Melting
Greenland’s massive ice sheet is losing ice at an accelerating rate, with scientists warning that a global temperature rise of just 2°C could trigger irreversible collapse. The loss of 230 gigatons of ice per year is the estimated threshold for this tipping point. If melting continues at current rates, sea levels could rise by approximately 7 me...
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Microbes Uncovered in Amazon Peatlands Could Alter Global Carbon Dynamics
Microscopic organisms found in the tropical peatlands of Peru’s northwestern Amazon are helping regulate the carbon cycle, a key factor in Earth’s climate. These microbes, part of the Bathyarchaeia group, thrive in waterlogged, oxygen-deprived conditions and exhibit unique metabolic behaviours that either store or release carbon. Researchers wa...
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2024 Marks Earth's Hottest Year Ever, Surpassing Critical 1.5 degree Celsius Warming Limit
In 2024, Earth recorded its hottest year ever, surpassing the critical 1.5 degree Celsius warming threshold for the first time in history. This significant temperature increase has been linked to intensified weather events, rising sea levels, and widespread environmental damage. The year saw an alarming rise in climate-related disasters, with the U...
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Regular Exposure To Pesticides May Raise Cancer Risk By 150%, Says New Study
Pesticides are part of everyday exposure, found in food, water, and air. However, most earlier research examined single chemicals in isolation
-
Air Strikes Near Iran Nuclear Sites Pose Major Health Risks, Warns WHO
The WHO has specifically highlighted the dangers of a potential CBRN event. This refers to incidents involving Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear hazards.
-
Israel-Gaza War Produced 33 Million Tonnes Carbon Dioxide, Study Reveals
A new study finds the Israel-Gaza war has generated 33 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions, exposing the hidden environmental cost of modern warfare and urging better global reporting.
-
Why Deep-Sea Mining Is Risky, Unnecessary And Harmful To Oceans
Deep-sea mining promises critical minerals for the energy transition without the problems of mining on land.
-
Global Antarctic Research Declines Amid Growing Climate Crisis
Ice loss in Antarctica and its impact on the planet - sea level rise, changes to ocean currents and disturbance of wildlife and food webs - has been in the news a lot lately.
-
World Environment Day 2025: The Devastating Impact Of Plastic On Our Planet
World Environment Day 2025, hosted by the Republic of Korea, focuses on ending plastic pollution globally, highlighting its devastating impact on ecosystems.
-
New Study Reveals Recent Ice Gains in Antarctica, But Long-Term Melting Continues
A study led by researchers at Tongji University using NASA's GRACE satellites has observed recent ice gains in Antarctica from 2021 to 2023, mainly due to unusual precipitation. However, the long-term satellite data from 2002 to 2020 shows a significant and accelerating trend of ice loss. However, experts emphasize this short-term gain does not rev...
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Greenland's Ice Sheet Approaches Dangerous Tipping Point Amid Rapid Melting
Greenland’s massive ice sheet is losing ice at an accelerating rate, with scientists warning that a global temperature rise of just 2°C could trigger irreversible collapse. The loss of 230 gigatons of ice per year is the estimated threshold for this tipping point. If melting continues at current rates, sea levels could rise by approximately 7 me...
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Microbes Uncovered in Amazon Peatlands Could Alter Global Carbon Dynamics
Microscopic organisms found in the tropical peatlands of Peru’s northwestern Amazon are helping regulate the carbon cycle, a key factor in Earth’s climate. These microbes, part of the Bathyarchaeia group, thrive in waterlogged, oxygen-deprived conditions and exhibit unique metabolic behaviours that either store or release carbon. Researchers wa...
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2024 Marks Earth's Hottest Year Ever, Surpassing Critical 1.5 degree Celsius Warming Limit
In 2024, Earth recorded its hottest year ever, surpassing the critical 1.5 degree Celsius warming threshold for the first time in history. This significant temperature increase has been linked to intensified weather events, rising sea levels, and widespread environmental damage. The year saw an alarming rise in climate-related disasters, with the U...
