Earth

The 15-minute city is a forward-thinking urban planning paradigm designed to ensure that essential services, such as schools, healthcare, and retail, are no farther than a 15-minute walk or bike ride from any location in the city. This model aims to mitigate some of the most pressing challenges facing urban environments, including increasing traffic congestion,

In the contemporary discourse regarding climate change, the aviation industry frequently occupies a contentious space. A recent study from Sorbonne University and the University of Reading sheds light on a specific aspect of this discourse—namely, the environmental ramifications of contrails. These thin, white streaks that appear behind aircraft are more than mere indicators of flight;

Recent research conducted by a team at the University of Tsukuba has brought to light a fascinating potential link between hot springs and seismic activity in Japan. The team’s investigation centers on the 1995 Kobe earthquake, one of the most devastating natural disasters in the nation’s history. Their findings suggest that this catastrophic event may

The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident, and one of the most alarming signs is the accelerated melting of ice from Greenland. Recent research spearheaded by the University of Barcelona has illuminated a grim reality: the frequency and magnitude of extreme melting events in Greenland are at an all-time high, presenting grave implications

The future of our planet depends on drastic changes to economic systems and technologies, according to a recent report published in The Lancet Planetary Health. The report, compiled by an international team of researchers, including scientists from The Australian National University (ANU), highlights the critical need for cities and businesses to take action and become

University of Minnesota researchers have recently introduced a groundbreaking tool to measure ethane emissions from space. This tool has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of fossil fuel emissions on a global scale. Ethane, commonly found in natural gas and used primarily in plastics manufacturing, plays a significant role in air quality degradation and climate

The ocean has a crucial role in the global carbon cycle, absorbing approximately a quarter of the carbon emissions from human activities annually. Recently, a study published in Nature Geoscience shed light on the significance of rainfall in contributing to the uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2) by the ocean. The research, co-authored by a University

Methane emissions, a significant contributor to climate change, have been steadily increasing despite global efforts to reduce them. Recent research indicates that methane levels have risen at an unprecedented rate in the last five years, contradicting the goals set by the global methane pledge. This concerning trend poses a serious threat to the planet’s climate

A recent study conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and European University of Rome highlighted the negative effects of fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) on economic earnings in adulthood. The study emphasized the significant association between higher exposure to PM2.5 during infancy

The Oder River, which runs along the German-Polish border, faced a devastating environmental disaster in August 2022. Dead fish, mussels, and snails were spotted floating on the surface, indicating a severe ecological crisis. The culprit? A deadly mixture of factors including excessive salinity, high water temperatures, low water levels, and an influx of nutrients and

As reported by European climate service Copernicus, the summer of 2024 has officially been declared the hottest on record, further solidifying the trend of rising global temperatures. This year is now poised to surpass all previous records, marking it as the warmest year in human history. The data collected for the northern meteorological summer, spanning

In recent years, concerns about the safety of tap water have been growing, especially after incidents like the lead contamination crisis in Flint, Michigan. As a response to these concerns, many consumers have turned to bottled water or water filters. A team of water technicians at SimpleLab conducted a study to analyze the chemical levels

Wildfires have long been known to leave a lasting impact on the environment, but recent research has shed light on the specific role of dark-brown carbon (d-BrC) in snow warming. Unlike previously thought, d-BrC has been found to be 1.6 times more potent than the main culprit, black carbon, in enhancing the absorption of sunlight

Tropical forests play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle, accounting for more than 50% of the terrestrial carbon sink. However, new research from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Colorado State University, and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute suggests that climate change could alter the carbon balance of these ecosystems. The study, published in

The study of earthquakes and the ability to predict them have always been a topic of interest and concern for scientists and the general public alike. Recent research conducted by a team of scientists from the University of Alaska Fairbanks has shed light on a new method of forecasting major earthquakes using machine learning techniques.