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What are our legal responsibilities for de-icing during winter?

Gareth Ellis, the Managing Director at EcoGrit Ltd, walks us through our legal responsibilities for de-icing during winter.

Safeguarding UK workers: EcoOnline’s holiday safety solution

As the festive season approaches, it also brings along a range of workplace hazards that can threaten employee safety and well-being. Here, we explore what EcoOnline can do to protect UK workers.

USDA offers food assistance to Florida residents affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that residents in Florida affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton can qualify for food assistance through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).

Why does Mount Everest keep growing? Examining the unique geological process

Why does Mount Everest keep growing? Researchers from University College London (UCL) have revealed the forces behind the continued growth of Earth’s tallest peak.

Insights from Earth’s last ice age could shape future climate predictions

A study led by the University of Arizona has revealed connections between Earth's last ice age and future climate patterns, particularly concerning the El Niño phenomenon.

North America faces increasingly extreme weather patterns

Recent research from The Ohio State University reveals alarming trends in North America's precipitation patterns, showing significant shifts likely driven by climate change.

Staying safe this summer: Essential medical tips for your health

Among the excitement of summer, it’s crucial to stay informed about how the season can affect our health, particularly when it comes to medications and medical devices.

Flash droughts are intensifying worldwide

Severe dry spells, known as flash droughts, are becoming more intense across the globe, according to a recent study.

Could weather events like snow be the real cause of Earthquakes?

What is the real cause of Earthquakes? Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have revealed a link between weather events and seismic activity.

Australia may need to brace for megadroughts lasting over 20 years

According to research from The Australian National University (ANU) and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes, Australia faces the alarming threat of megadroughts that last more than two decades.

Researchers propose adding category 6 to the hurricane scale

Climate scientists Michael Wehner of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and James Kossin of the First Street Foundation have advocated adding a new category to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale: Category 6.

A more environmentally-friendly alternative to rock salt

Gareth Ellis, the Managing Director at EcoGrit Ltd, charts a safer, non-toxic, more environmentally-friendly alternative to rock salt, a granular product made with natural ingredients.

Iceland’s volcanic risk: Why has a state of emergency been called?

Grindavík, a town in southwest Iceland, has undergone evacuation due to a series of hundreds of earthquakes resulting from the movement of underground magma, raising concerns about a potential volcanic eruption.

Rethinking urban design’s for 21st-century weather

Climate change increases the frequency and intensity of weather extremes throughout the United States, such as heat waves and heavy rainfall.

Climate driven extreme heat threatens human habitation on earth

If global temperatures rise by 1 degree Celsius or more beyond their current levels, billions of individuals annually will face conditions of extreme heat and humidity that hinder their natural ability to cool down.

Ancient rock unleash as much CO2 as world’s volcanoes

New research challenges the idea that natural rock weathering acts as a carbon sink that removes CO2 from the atmosphere.

Antarctica’s extreme heatwave tied to climate change

A recent study has identified the cause of the heatwave in a region of eastern Antarctica called "Dome C," where temperatures rose to 39 degrees Celsius above the usual.

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