Environment

Flood risk in Pacific Northwest is increasing due to earthquake and rising sea levels

Thousands in the Pacific Northwest face a heightened flood risk, not just from rising sea levels, but from the land itself potentially sinking. A new study details how a major earthquake could drastically expand vulnerable coastal areas.

Ocean resources, coastal communities & the fishing sector

Charlina Vitcheva, Director-General, DG MARE, European Commission, describes a holistic approach to the sustainable use of ocean resources, thriving coastal communities and a profitable fishing sector.

Record-breaking amount of carbon dioxide emissions from wildfires in 2021

Gradually increasing since 2000, carbon dioxide emissions from wildfires peaked drastically in 2021 to a record high of 1.76 billion tons.

Liberating climate action from politics

Simon Glynn, Founder of Zero Ideas, explains the importance of liberating climate action from politics.

Could plastic upcycling close the carbon cycle?

A newly developed plastic upcycling process works for low-density polyethylene and polypropylene products that are currently forgotten about in the recycling process in the U.S.

EU environmental impacts are ‘outsourced’ to non-member state neighbours

The burdens of EU environmental impacts are being exported to non-member Eastern European countries – yet the EU continues to profit.

AI machines could report illegal wildlife trade

Illegal wildlife trade commonly takes place in online marketplaces on the internet, involving anything from advertising to selling live animals or animal products.

Boosting nature, health and well-being through tree planting

The UK government has announced a fund of £14 million to allow both local authorities and community groups to improve well-being through tree planting.

Fungi microbes can “eat” methane after wildfire destruction

Tiny organisms called fungi microbes can help environments to rebuild following a wildfire, signalling nature-based solutions to climate change.

How can deep ocean microbes thrive without sunlight?

Evidence is questioning the idea that deep ocean microbes are fuelled through sunlight photosynthesis by suggesting hydrogen and carbon monoxide may have more significance than previously thought.

Small isolated wetlands can be pollution-catching powerhouses

Research shows how small isolated wetlands protect downstream waters by doubling as pollution-catching powerhouses by filtering excess nitrogen (N) generated from agricultural and urban activities.

Tropical kelp forest “twice the normal size” discovered in the Galapagos Islands

A tropical kelp forest of “enormous importance” has been found in the Galapagos Islands, harbouring potential for massive carbon sequestration.

Visiting green spaces can reduce the need for prescription medication

City dwellers who frequent green spaces use fewer drugs for depression, anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, and asthma.

90% of the world’s population will be affected by compound heat and drought

Global warming is projected to intensify compound heat and drought hazards tenfold, as rising temperatures are projected around the world.

Tropical forests recovering from logging emit carbon

Despite former research signifying how trees are carbon sinks, tropical forests recovering from logging act as a source of carbon also.

Climate-smart healthcare: Resilience against climate health threats

Mireia Figueras Alsius, Climate Officer at Health Care Without Harm Europe, directs our thoughts towards climate-smart healthcare, including comments on extreme weather events.

We can’t protect our climate without ocean action

Steve Trent, CEO and Co-Founder of the Environmental Justice Foundation, argues that we can’t protect our climate without ocean action.

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