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The world's richest eaters consume vastly more climate-warming food than the poorest, creating a stark inequality that threatens global climate goals, according to recent research. The post How Just A Small Share Of The World Drives Most...

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Fathers exposed to microplastics before conception may be setting their daughters up for metabolic problems later in life. The post Dad’s Microplastic Exposure May Prime Daughters For Insulin Resistance appeared first on Study Finds.

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While aviation contributes 2.5% of global CO₂ emissions, contrails deliver a second warming effect to the atmosphere. The post Aviation Contrails Cost Up To $410 Billion In Climate Damage Annually appeared first on Study Finds.

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Every breath of polluted air could be turning your immune system against you. The post Is Air Pollution Training Your Immune System to Turn Against You? appeared first on Study Finds.

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These warm-climate bears are essentially living in the future. The post Polar Bears Facing Tomorrow’s Heat Show Genetic Warning Signs Today appeared first on Study Finds.

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This perception of purity is central to bottled water’s appeal, yet studies show the product often brings its own set of risks for both health and the environment. The post The Hidden Health Risks Of Bottled Water appeared first on...

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The world may be raising a generation of children whose early learning could face lasting setbacks, and the culprit isn't inadequate schools or malnutrition alone. It's heat. The post Extreme Heat May Be Damaging Young Children’s Brains,...

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Forecasters might soon be able to predict El Niño events years in advance. The catch? Those events will pack a much harder punch. The post El Niño Could Become Regular Event By The 2060s, But More Devastating appeared first on Study Finds.

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Scientists have devised a tool capable of breaking down plastic pollution, offering a novel way to turn all that pandemic trash into something useful. The post The Microplastic Crisis Has a New Enemy: Your Old Face Mask appeared first on...

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Surprisingly, the physics of java and lava are actually quite similar, at least when it comes to bubbles. The post The Surprising Connection Between Coffee Bubbles And Volcanic Disaster appeared first on Study Finds.

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If Europe sees another heat wave like the summer of 2003, over 30,000 people could die in the span of a single week. The post One Week Of Deadly Heat Could Match COVID’s Worst Weeks In Europe, Climate Study Warns appeared first on Study...

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Paradoxically, however, research reveals an unexpected side effect of cleaning up our air. The post Clean Air Regulations May Have Accelerated Ocean Warming appeared first on Study Finds.

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Stratospheric aerosol injection, or SAI, seems more like science fiction than climate science. The post Planet-Cooling ‘Injections’ Won’t Save Your Coffee? Contentious Climate Strategy Falls Short For Luxury Crops appeared first on Study...

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The way researchers measure temperature can completely flip their conclusions about whether fish are growing or shrinking. The post Michigan’s Lake Fish Are Shrinking. The Reason Is More Puzzling Than Scientists Expected appeared first on...

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You can debunk a false climate claim with data, but what happens when that claim arrives wrapped in a professional-looking graph? The post How The Visual Power Of Climate Denial Fuels The Spread Of Misinformation appeared first on Study...

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Across parts of the Netherlands and other supposedly quiet regions around the world, earthquakes have been striking with alarming frequency in places where the ground hasn't budged in geological ages. The post Earthquake Jitters: Why The...

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The price of lobster rolls and whole Maine lobsters could climb even higher as warming oceans create an unexpected problem for America's most valuable fishery. The post Maine’s Warming Waters Are Shrinking Baby Lobsters. Prices Could Soar,...

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Crickets in sausages. Mealworms blended into beef patties. Grasshoppers ground up with kidney beans. These aren't "Fear Factor" challenges nor novelty snacks marketed to adventurous eaters. The post 2 Billion People Feast On Insects...

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Switching from gas to electric heating could be one of the most effective steps American homeowners can take to cut energy consumption, according to a national analysis of nearly 18,500 homes across all 50 states. The post Want Lower...

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New modeling shows that global warming events can, under certain conditions, trigger long-term cooling strong enough to resemble ice age conditions, according to researchers at the University of California, Riverside. The post How Earth’s...

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Nuclear microreactors, by contrast, could sit on land the size of a football field and power a whole town. The post Nuclear In Your Backyard? Tiny Reactors Could One Day Power Towns And Campuses appeared first on Study Finds.

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For decades, we’ve heard warnings that humanity is teetering on the edge of a new “mass extinction.” Some scientists have even suggested that the unraveling of ecosystems could threaten the survival of civilization itself. But a new study...

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You’re at the kitchen sink, scrubbing a fresh radish. You trust that washing clears away dirt, bacteria, and maybe pesticide residue. But what if some contaminants are already locked deep inside the plant, in places no soap or rinse can...

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At a seminar on building cooling strategies in the late 1990s, I vividly remember hearing that “in 30 years time, the climate of London will feel like Marseille’s today." The post Why Painting Your Home White Could Help You Survive...

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Forty-six polar scientists just delivered a sobering verdict on ambitious schemes promising to rescue Earth's melting ice through massive technological interventions. Their conclusion? These plans are infeasible, prohibitively expensive,...

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Planting trees is seen as a cornerstone of efforts to avert climate breakdown. But a major new study in Science finds their potential has been drastically overstated – and relying on forests to offset carbon emissions could distract from...

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Cigarette filters were widely introduced in the 1950s, ostensibly to make smoking less harmful. The post Cigarette Filters Do Nothing For Smokers’ Health. Experts Say It’s Time To Ban Them Entirely appeared first on Study Finds.

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Researchers in China have developed a method that allows succulent plants to glow for hours after a short exposure to light. The post Living Nightlights: Scientists Turn Succulents Into Colorful Glowing Decor appeared first on Study Finds.

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For decades, health officials have relied on mosquito traps to track West Nile virus (WNV). But traps are costly to operate and can’t cover every community. The post Scientists Create New Framework To Forecast West Nile Virus Risk In Areas...

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Every few years, the tires on your car wear thin and need to be replaced. But where does that lost tire material go? The post Your Car Tires Are Poisoning Fish. Here’s Why Farm Waste Could Be The Pollution Solution appeared first on Study...

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Portable air cleaners aimed at curbing indoor spread of infections are rarely tested for how well they protect people – and very few studies evaluate their potentially harmful effects. The post Most Air Cleaning Devices Haven’t Been Tested...

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More than half of Earth’s land surface has pushed past what scientists call local ecological boundaries, or limits that help keep our planet’s life-support systems stable. The post Global Study Maps 60% Of Earth’s Land As Beyond Local...

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The structure known today as the Eiffel Tower was originally dubbed the Tour de 300 mètres, the 300-meter tower. The post The Eiffel Tower Gets Bigger Every Summer – Here’s Why appeared first on Study Finds.

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Your dog's water bowl may hold clues about unseen contaminants in your drinking water. The post Is Your Dog Drinking Contaminated Water? New Study Raises Concern appeared first on Study Finds.

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A new study published in Science reveals that 2023's marine heatwaves reached an activity level of 53.6 billion degrees Celsius per square kilometer. It's a measurement so far beyond normal that it exceeded the historical average by more...

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Every day, adults inhale an estimated 68,000 microplastic particles just from indoor air, which is equivalent to about three to four particles per breath, research shows. The post 68,000 Reasons To Worry: Study Finds Indoor Air (Especially...

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A new study calls into question the general assumptions about waterfront living, showing that Americans living close to the coast tend to live longer lives, while those near inland waters like lakes and rivers actually have shorter life...

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A new porous material can strip dangerous PFOA — one of the most well-known "forever chemicals" — from contaminated water with stunning speed and efficiency, offering hope for cleaning up one of the most persistent environmental threats of...

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When actor Orlando Bloom revealed recently that he’d undergone a procedure to have his blood “cleaned”, many people raised eyebrows. The post Orlando Bloom Tried To ‘Clean’ His Blood To Get Rid Of Microplastics – Here’s What The...

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New analysis shows critical overtopping probabilities increasing at key U.S. dams—some located near major population centers. The post America’s Aging Dams Face A Growing Overtopping Risk. These 6 Are Most In Danger appeared first on Study...

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The footage shows Earth’s surface lurching sideways, like a gigantic conveyor belt switched on for just a second, as the fault slips. The post Incredible First Video Of The Ground Lurching Sideways From An Earthquake Offers New Insights...

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We are living in a world that is warming at the fastest rate since records began. Yet, governments have been slow to act against climate change. The post Only 3 Years Left? New Study Warns The World Is Running Out Of Time To Avoid The...

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Buried deep in a French glacier lies a 12,000-year record that reads like a climate thriller, one in which prehistoric Europe endured atmospheric extremes far more intense than anything recorded in modern industrial times. The post Alpine...

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The devastating flash floods that swept through Texas Hill Country in July 2025 highlight a troubling reality. The post Many Texas Communities Are Dangerously Unprepared For Floods, And Lack Of Funding Plays Key Role appeared first on...

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Over the past four summers, Antarctic sea ice extent has hit new lows. The post Antarctic Summer Sea Ice Reaches Record Lows. Here’s How It Will Harm The Planet – And Us appeared first on Study Finds.

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A major study spanning four decades reveals that severe winter storms are shifting away from traditional snow belt regions toward the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies, potentially changing where Americans should brace for brutal cold...

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Texas Hill Country is known for its landscapes, were shallow rivers wind among hills and through rugged valleys. That geography also makes it one of the deadliest places in the U.S. for flash flooding. The post Why...

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By 2100, despite having more money in our pockets, most of us could be living worse lives than we are today. The post Scientists Say We Have One Decade Left To Avoid Social And Environmental Collapse appeared first on Study Finds.

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Poor waste management is deeply connected to climate change, plastic pollution and global nutrient imbalances globally. The post We Don’t Know What Happens To The Waste We Recycle, And That’s A Problem appeared first on Study Finds.

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Scientists have discovered that recycled plastic contains a cocktail of hazardous chemicals that can seep into water. These substances are affecting the genes linked to fat storage and hormone regulation in fish embryos. The post Are...