Midwest summer storms inject wildfire smoke into the stratosphere
Midwest summer storms inject wildfire smoke into the stratosphere via overshooting tops, a newly observed pathway that could affect ozone and climate stability
Category: Earth
European Union proposes rules to slash plastic pellet pollution
The EU finalizes rules to curb plastic pellet pollution, covering operators handling 5 tonnes or more and maritime transport, with penalties up to 4% turnover
Retired croplands show significant potential for carbon storage
Farmland taken out of agricultural production shows a remarkable and lasting capacity to store carbon in its soils, according to…
Research quantifies the carbon hoofprint of meat consumption in American cities
A comprehensive new study has quantified the greenhouse gas emissions from meat consumed in thousands of U.S. cities, revealing a…
Hydrothermal plumes invisibly transport vital iron through the ocean
Scientists show deep-sea hydrothermal plumes transport iron as nanometer-scale pyrite particles across the ocean, reaching up to 6,000 km from vents far away
Deadly Mexico floods signal need for improved weather warnings
Torrential rains across east-central Mexico in October 2025 unleashed catastrophic flooding and landslides that have left more than 75 people…
Maritime nations weigh ship emissions plan opposed by United States
An international plan to curb greenhouse gas emissions from the global shipping industry has been postponed by a year following…
Humans deplete Arizona water supplies more than climate change
A new study reveals that human activity has depleted water supplies in Arizona more significantly than the most severe climate-driven…