Overview of Plastic Pollution and the Role of the Global Plastics Treaty Plastic pollution is one of the biggest challenges our world faces today. It affects our oceans, rivers, land, and even the air we breathe. Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste end up in the environment, creating serious problems for both people…
Continue reading →Glacier breaking edge in the Lemaire Canal. The Lemaire Canal is a narrow ship passage. It separates the island of Booth from the Antarctic Peninsula. Credit: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, December 8, 2005. Some Climate Threats May Be Less Urgent, But Action Is Still Needed to Protect Ice Sheets A recent…
Continue reading →Photo of permafrost thawing with ominous darkening effect surrounding the photo. New Research Unveils Risks of Mercury Mobilization in the Yukon River Basin Due to Permafrost Thaw The Arctic is heating up faster than anywhere else on Earth, and this rapid warming is causing a lot of problems. One big concern is the melting of…
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