Category: Environment
Experts Predict How Emerging Issues Could Impact Ocean Biodiversity in 10 Years
Some people that are conversant with marine and coastal systems have come together to identify the top 15 issues that could have a considerable bearing on marine and ocean …LSU Study Shows What Would Happen on Earth in the Event of a Nuclear War
The current Russia-Ukraine conflict has brought back to the surface the potential risk of a nuclear war which we thought we’d put to rest almost forever after the end …
Spain and Portugal Experiencing Driest Climate in 1,200 Years
This is not the best time for agriculturists, especially crop farmers, in some parts of the Iberian Peninsula. New research shows that these areas are at their driest in …
Casablanca Morocco: The Pigeon Problem Is So Severe It Could Lead to a Pandemic
To many, Casablanca, the ”White City” of Morocco, is a spectacular place to live. Every year, countless visitors troop into the city to see and experience for themselves how …
California Drought: Frequent and Severe Extreme Heat Events More Likely in the Future
The drought continues in California, and the desert is spreading further west. In addition to wildfires, the situation has also other lesser-known consequences which are discussed in this article. …
Sulfuric Acid Rain May Be the Cause of the Extinction of Land Species 252 Million Years Ago
Unlike the marine environment, the mechanisms that led to the mass extinction that took place on earth’s continents at the end of the Permian are still poorly understood. A …
Australian Researchers Show How Plants Secretly Decide How Much CO2 They Store
By absorbing some of the carbon dioxide (CO2) we emit into the atmosphere, plants help us fight global warming. However, plants also emit some of this CO2, which limits …
Scientists Discover Superworms Can Munch Through Polystyrene
A new study by a team of scientists from Australia shows that certain superworms could transform how plastic waste is recycled and, thus, help save the planet. Large quantities …