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14d ago
Environment
California man charged with smuggling greenhouse gases
A Californian man has been charged with smuggling greenhouse gases from Mexico into the U.S. and selling them for profit, in the first prosecution in the country related to the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020. The gases in question, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), have a high global warming potential and undermine international efforts to combat climate change.
14d ago
Environment
Mexico City Faces Water Crisis as Supplies Dwindle
Mexico City, one of the world's most populated cities, is on the verge of a major water crisis as its water supplies continue to diminish. Locals are already experiencing water scarcity, with many going days or even weeks without running water in their homes. The situation has led to strict water conservation measures and impacts daily life for residents.
15d ago
Environment
Experience Nature's Wonders: Beautiful Photos for World Wildlife Day
Celebrate World Wildlife Day by experiencing nature's wonders through stunning photos of wildlife and plants.
16d ago
Environment
‘Killed in vast numbers’: horseshoe crabs under threat from overharvesting
Horseshoe crabs, known for their blue blood used in medical testing, are facing the threat of overharvesting, leading to population declines and ecological consequences.
16d ago
Environment
A Single Orca Kills Great White Shark in 2 Minutes, Raising Concerns for Fishing Industry and Tourism
Scientists have observed a lone killer whale hunting and eating the liver of a great white shark, shedding light on the hunting behavior of orcas and its potential impact on the fishing industry and tourism.
17d ago
Environment
Iowa primed for potentially 'epic' increase in stream pollution
A buildup of nitrate in farm fields that has likely resulted from Iowa’s longest-running drought in 70 years has set the stage for a potentially massive uptick in stream pollution, state water-quality observers say.
18d ago
Environment
Seawater Plant to Capture CO2 and Produce Hydrogen
UCLA has partnered with Singapore's national water agency and other organizations to build the world's largest ocean-based carbon dioxide removal plant.
18d ago
Environment
El Niño forecast to drive record heat from the Amazon to Alaska in 2024
Coastal areas facing ‘enormous and urgent climate crisis’ as event supercharges human-caused global heating, scientists say