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09-28-2023
Parts of New York City are sinking, while others are rising
A study led by NASA scientists has found that certain regions of New York City are either sinking or rising, and it's not just due to modern human intervention - some of the reasons trace back to the last Ice Age. While the elevation changes are just fractions of inches per year, the experts noted that they can increase or diminish local flood risks associated with sea level rise. How the research was conducted  The detailed analysis was conducted by experts from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...
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09-22-2023
Over 4500 heat-related deaths recorded in England
The latest official study on climate-related mortality highlights pressing concerns...
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09-22-2023
Insecticide responsible for major crayfish kill in Australia
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of New South Wales confirmed...
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09-22-2023
Wildfires amplify risks for socially vulnerable populations in Western states
A recent study has revealed that socially vulnerable groups in...
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09-22-2023
Ponds release more greenhouse gases than they store
Two recent studies led by Cornell University has found that,...
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09-21-2023
Shading the Great Barrier Reef may slow coral bleaching
Over the past 20 years, the world has witnessed a...
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09-21-2023
Bird populations in the UK are being decimated by climate change
Climate change is reshaping bird habitats and populations across the...
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09-21-2023
High Seas Treaty signed by 67 countries this week
After years of negotiations, a historic agreement to protect the...
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09-21-2023
Ancient Amazonians modified the soil to create fertile “dark earth”
The vast green expanse of the Amazon rainforest stands in...
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09-21-2023
Marine mammals in U.S. waters are highly vulnerable to climate change
In a recent study, researchers have discovered that a staggering...
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09-21-2023
Asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs sparked two years of darkness
The asteroid impact that wiped out most of the dinosaurs...
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09-21-2023
Global deforestation crisis: How can we stop massive forest losses?
Imagine the sheer magnitude if entire countries like France, Germany,...
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09-21-2023
New virus discovered in the deepest part of the ocean
In a recent study, experts describe a new virus that...
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