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Study reveals origins of pygmy right whale, settling debate
After years of contention, researchers have reached a definitive conclusion regarding the evolutionary origins of the pygmy right whale
A recent study published in Marine...
Low-level waste repository prepares nuclear waste for final disposal
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is currently processing 260 containers of nuclear waste at the UK's Low-Level Waste Repository for permanent disposal
Ecology conservation and truly valuing our environment
Dr David Smith, Director of Ecological Planning & Research (EPR), gets us up to speed with ecology conservation research and what we can do to help our environment thrive.
New approach for coral reef restoration offers hope for declining reefs
An international team of scientists, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne and the Australian Institute of Marine Science, have developed an for coral reef restoration.
Innovative process reduces Mercury emissions in sulphuric acid by over 90%
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a groundbreaking method to significantly decrease mercury emissions in Sulphuric acid.
Pollution in UK rivers: Thames Water fined £3.33m
Thames Water has been fined £3.33m by Lewes crown court for deliberately misleading the Environment Agency and causing pollution in UK rivers.
Giant kites could tow ships across ocean and reduce carbon emissions
French company Airseas has introduced an innovative solution to reduce fuel consumption and reuduce carbon emissions in the shipping industry.
Controlling toxic algae: The alarming spread of Ostreopsis in the Atlantic ocean
In a worrying development since 2021, the Atlantic Ocean has been plagued by an increasingly prevalent toxic variant of algae known as ostreopsis.
Researchers calculate the entire carbon sequestration of the California current
Researchers aim to quantify carbon sequestration when looking at the California Current ecosystem, analysing the impacts of the biological pump and algal sinking.
Latest study unveils the secrets of the megalodon shark
A new analysis of ancient sea species reveals that the megalodon, the largest marine predator which existed 3.6 million years ago, possessed warm-blooded qualities.
Urban heat disparities: Exploring inequality and environmental impact
The Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory studied US cities, uncovering urban heat disparities in air temperature variations among demographic groups, particularly between Black and white residents.
Nature restoration across Southeast Asia could cost $200 billion annually
Nature restoration projects are needed across Southeast Asia to help the region better adapt and tackle climate change, but estimated annual costs could be exceptionally, and unreachably large.
Satellite data reveals a severe marine heatwave in UK and Ireland
Satellite measurements have detected some of the most severe marine heatwave increases on Earth in the waters surrounding the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Australian bushfires contributed to ocean cooling affecting La Niña forecasts
Research has found that the the Australian bushfires brought on numerous climate impacts, which may have nudged La Niña into a multiyear event.
Snow algae increases glacier ice melt in the US
Researchers find that snow algae growing in the Pacific Northwest of the US has exacerbated melting of snow, exposing glacier ice to warm temperatures.
Study finds combined ship emissions endanger marine environment
A study on the cumulative emissions of metals and environmentally hazardous substances from ships reveals that ship emissions drastically threaten the marine environment.
Coral disease has tripled over the last 25 years, wiping out entire reef habitats
As global temperatures rise, deadly coral disease is becoming more prevalent on reefs. Likely to become endemic, researchers highlight the need for urgent mitigation of coral disease.
Coastal mangroves reduce risk of hazards for at least 30% more people
How much do coastal mangroves contribute to their ecosystems as a climate solution? Researchers in Central America analyse their impact on health, biodiversity, and the economy.
Sustainable and equitable futures through placemaking
Maria Adebowale-Schwarte, CEO of Foundation for Future London, analyses and promotes sustainable and equitable futures through placemaking.
Global climate change amplifies risk of flash droughts and threatens croplands
The intensification of flash droughts, rapid and unexpected drought events, poses a significant threat to agricultural and ecological systems.
