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Europe’s tallest active volcano erupts again, spews ash and lava

Europe’s tallest active volcano erupts again, spews ash and lava

Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest active volcano, erupted again Friday evening on Sicily, Italy, sending ash and lava from its southeastern crater, Anadolu Agency reported. The eruption began around 7 p.m. local time (1700 GMT) at the crater, situated at 2,900…
North America sinking down into the Earth’s mantle

North America sinking down into the Earth’s mantle

A recent study published in Nature Geoscience reveals that the ancient bedrock of North America, known as the craton, is slowly sinking into the Earth’s mantle, New Atlas reported. This process, described as “dripping,” forms a funnel-like structure beneath the…
Melting Ice Sheets Could Shift North Pole Nearly 90 Feet West by 2100

Melting Ice Sheets Could Shift North Pole Nearly 90 Feet West by 2100

A recent study published in Geophysical Research Letters warns that climate change-driven ice melt could cause Earth’s geographic North Pole to shift up to 89 feet (27 meters) westward by the end of the century, Live Science reported. Researchers from…
Over 6,600 tons of space junk floating around in Earth’s orbit

Over 6,600 tons of space junk floating around in Earth’s orbit

Over 6,600 tons of space junk currently orbit Earth in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), between 100 and 1,200 miles above the surface, New Atlas reported citing the European Space Agency (ESA). This marks an increase from 6,000 tons reported in…
Toxic Metals Pollute 15% of Global Farmland, Study Finds

Toxic Metals Pollute 15% of Global Farmland, Study Finds

A global study reveals 242 million hectares (15%) of cropland exceed safety limits for arsenic, cadmium, and other toxic metals, exposing up to 1.4 billion people to health risks, The Guardian reported. Cadmium contamination is most severe in Asia, Africa,…
World’s largest meat company considers breaking Amazon deforestation pledges, again

World’s largest meat company considers breaking Amazon deforestation pledges, again

JBS, the world’s largest meat company, is facing significant challenges in meeting its 2025 commitment to eliminate deforestation from its Amazon cattle supply chain, The Guardian reported. Investigations involving ranchers and union leaders in Pará and Rondônia reveal widespread skepticism…
Breakthrough Turns Raindrops into Renewable Electricity

Breakthrough Turns Raindrops into Renewable Electricity

Scientists have developed a revolutionary system that converts falling raindrops into usable electricity, offering a potential new source of clean energy, SciTech Daily reported. Researchers from the American Chemical Society achieved this by channeling water droplets through a narrow vertical…
Countries achieve historic agreement to cut shipping emissions

Countries achieve historic agreement to cut shipping emissions

Countries have reached a landmark agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping, following extensive negotiations at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee, UN website reported. The deal sets mandatory fuel standards and introduces a…
UN University Calls for Deep Societal Changes to Tackle Environmental Crises

UN University Calls for Deep Societal Changes to Tackle Environmental Crises

A new UN University report, Turning Over a New Leaf, urges humanity to address the root causes of environmental challenges by fundamentally transforming societal values, consumption patterns, and structures. The report, prepared by the Institute for Environment and Human Security…
Poor Countries Accuse Rich Nations of Betrayal Over Shipping Emissions Deal

Poor Countries Accuse Rich Nations of Betrayal Over Shipping Emissions Deal

Poor countries have criticized wealthy nations for “backsliding” on climate commitments during negotiations at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) aimed at decarbonizing shipping over the next 25 years, The Guardian reported. The proposed deal includes a levy on ship emissions…
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