Environment

The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, the world’s largest lithium deposit, holds immense potential for renewable energy but poses significant ecological risks, an article by SciTech Daily reported. A Duke University study reveals that lithium-brine mining increases arsenic levels in…

More than 150 false killer whales have stranded on a beach near Arthur River in Tasmania, Australia, with only 90 of the 157 animals still alive as rescue teams race against time, Al Jazeera reported. The Department of Natural Resources…

January 2025 has been recorded as the hottest January on record, with global temperatures 0.79°C above the 1991-2020 average, Anadolu Agency revealed citing a report by the Copernicus Climate Change Service. The report indicates an absolute surface air temperature of…

The world’s largest iceberg, known as A-23-A, is on a collision course with South Georgia, a British overseas territory in northern Antarctica, Anadolu Agency reported. This massive iceberg, approximately 40 meters tall and weighing an estimated 1 trillion tonnes, first…

The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, is drifting towards South Georgia, posing a potential threat to local penguin and seal populations, The Guardian reported. Measuring over 3,500 sq km, the iceberg is moving from Antarctica at a slow pace, with scientists…

Solar energy accounted for 11% of the European Union’s electricity generation in 2024, overtaking coal’s share, which fell below 10%, according to a report by energy think tank Ember, Anadolu Agency reported. The report highlighted that solar is growing across…

A recent study led by Professor Lijing Cheng from the Chinese Academy of Sciences highlights the critical role of ocean warming in climate change, Earth.com reported. The research, involving 54 scientists from seven countries, reveals that ocean heat content (OHC)…

A new report highlights the severe impact of the climate crisis on the Earth’s water cycle, with extreme weather events causing significant harm to billions of people, The Guardian reported. The analysis, conducted by an international team of researchers, reveals…

Deep beneath the Arctic waters, the Denmark Strait cataract is recognized as Earth’s largest waterfall, boasting a staggering vertical drop of 11,500 feet (3,500 meters) and a width of approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers), Earth.com reported. This underwater marvel, formed…

The Amazon rainforest endured severe wildfires and drought in 2024, exacerbated by a warming climate that fueled the worst fire season since 2005, VOA reported yesterday. Authorities suspect many fires were intentionally set to clear land for cattle ranching, contributing…