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“#US says leaking nuclear waste dome is safe; Marshall Islands leaders don’t believe it” Credit: CC0 Public Domain In response to a directive from Congress, the Department of Energy released a report this week assessing the risks of a 50-year-old cracking and crumbling concrete nuclear waste repository in the Marshall Islands, but the findings did…
“#Plastic-tracking yacht adds splash of environmentalism to ocean racing” Fabrice Amedeo will collect microplastics for scientific research while racing his yacht around the world When he sets sail alone for a gruelling round-the-world yacht race this year Fabrice Amedeo will have a scientific mission to add to his sporting goal: collecting microplastics. His boat has…
“#Most significant changes in UK air quality during lockdown have been in urban areas, review confirms” The report shows significant falls in NO2 in urban areas as people worked from home during the lockdown, reducing the number of vehicles on the streets. The lockdown led to a significant drop in some pollutants in the UK’s…
“#Global e-waste surging: Up 21% in 5 years” E-waste — discarded products with a battery or plug — will reach 74 Mt by 2030, almost a doubling of e-waste in just 16 years. This makes e-waste the world’s fastest-growing domestic waste stream, fueled mainly by higher consumption rates of electric and electronic equipment, short life…
“#Arctic plants may not provide predicted carbon sequestration potential” Professor Philip Wookey, of the University of Stirling, is leading the programme of work. Credit: University of Stirling The environmental benefits of taller, shrubbier tundra plants in the Arctic may be overstated, according to new research involving the University of Stirling. Current ecosystem and climate models…
“#Brazilian Amazon sees worst June in 13 years for forest fires” The fires are expected to be at their worst in August, like last year, when this photo of a burnt area was taken in Altamira, Para state, Brazil, in the Amazon basin Amazon forest fires in Brazil increased by 19.5 percent in June compared…
“#Common fireworks release toxic metals into the air” Credit: CC0 Public Domain Some of America’s favorite Independence Day fireworks emit lead, copper, and other toxins, a new study suggests. These metals, which are used to give fireworks their vibrant color, also damage human cells and animal lungs. Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of…
“#Forest harvesting in Europe threatens climate goals: study” Credit: CC0 Public Domain Annual forest harvesting in 26 European countries increased nearly 50 percent during 2016-2018 compared to an average of the four previous years, a trend that could threaten the European Union’s climate goals, according to a study by the European Commission. Researchers at the…
“#Coronavirus: Why we should end the pandemic ban on reusable cups” Credit: Vincente Sargues/Shutterstock Of the many ways the coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives, the banning of reusable cups by many cafes and other outlets serving hot drinks probably doesn’t appear at the top of most people’s lists. But the move is likely to…
“#Japan begins charging for plastic bags” Shops, including Japan’s ubiquitous convenience stores, can decide how much to charge customers for the bags Retailers in Japan began charging for plastic bags on Wednesday, a move aimed at curbing Japanese consumers’ love for packaging and finally bringing the country in line with other major economies. Shops including…