Environment

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report highlighting the ongoing risk of drowning, particularly among children, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Despite a 38% decline in the global drowning death rate since 2000, the report warns that over 7.2…

A23a, the largest iceberg in the world, has escaped from a whirlpool in Antarctica after being trapped for a year, Anadolu Agency reported today, adding that it is now drifting northward. The British Antarctic Survey reported that A23a is on…

A recent report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) warns that businesses could face a 7% reduction in annual earnings by 2035 due to escalating climate hazards, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The report, published on Wednesday, December 11, highlights that…

An uptick in seismic activity beneath Mount Spurr, located 129 kilometers northwest of Anchorage, Alaska, has geologists on alert, Arab News reported yesterday. This year, approximately 1,500 small earthquakes have been recorded, compared to the typical 100 annually. The Alaska…

A new study published in Nature Communications warns that the Arctic Ocean could see its first “ice-free” day as early as 2027, marking a significant shift in the planet’s climate, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Researchers indicate that even under optimistic…

A new study from the US reveals that exposure to common air pollutants significantly increases the risk of infertility for both men and women, The Guardian reported yesterday. Researchers examined about 1,400 individuals undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) to assess…

Recent research from ETH Zurich highlights the alarming spread of ocean acidification into deeper waters, a significant consequence of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels, Earth.com revealed yesterday. According to the source, environmental physicists Jens Müller and Nicolas Grube developed…

A recent study reveals that land degradation is expanding at an alarming rate of 1 million square kilometers each year, threatening climate stability, nature conservation, and food security, The Guardian reported yesterday. Currently, 15 million square kilometers of land are…

New research has identified significant links between increased exposure to toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” and living near “superfund” sites or in areas with limited access to fresh food, The Guardian reported yesterday. The study, conducted in southern California, found that…

Recent research published in Nature reveals that over the past 20 years, more than half of the world’s oceans have experienced a significant shift in color, indicating profound changes in marine ecosystems, Earth.com reported yesterday. Scientists, including Stephanie Dutkiewicz from…