Fluorinated polymers remove pharmaceuticals from wastewater
Researchers have developed a new class of materials, fluorinated covalent organic polymers, that demonstrates a high efficiency in removing persistent…
Category: Earth
Extreme weather alters global perceptions of climate change
A landmark global study reveals that individuals who personally endure extreme weather events such as floods, heatwaves, and droughts are…
Climate change intensifies extreme rainfall in Japan
A growing body of evidence indicates that Japan is experiencing a significant increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme…
Montreal’s Wealth Divide Shapes City Heat: Poorer Neighborhoods Face Up to 6°C Higher Temperatures
New research reveals a stark divide in Montreal’s urban landscape, where a neighborhood’s wealth directly correlates with its temperature. Studies…
Failed carbon offset programs face elimination after 25 years
International climate policy is undergoing a significant transformation as carbon offset programs established a quarter-century ago under the Kyoto Protocol…
Scientists create 3D map of Britain’s deep geology
A new, high-resolution digital map of the deep geology beneath Great Britain is providing an unprecedented look at the complex…
New 3D model maps geological structures deep beneath Britain
A new digital model revealing the complex geology beneath Great Britain’s surface offers an unprecedented view of the nation’s subterranean…
Scientists now pinpoint the exact locations of magma movement in volcanoes
A new technique allows scientists to determine the location of magma reservoirs deep within the Earth’s crust with unprecedented accuracy,…
Former mining operations contaminated a saltwater lagoon with toxic metals
A new study reveals that centuries of intensive mining have turned the Mar Menor, Europe’s largest saltwater lagoon, into a…