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The impact of brake emissions on air pollution is an area that has received relatively little attention from scientists. While the particles released during braking may be more harmful to health than those coming from the tailpipe, there is still a lack of understanding regarding the extent of their impact. A recent study conducted by

Emergency planners in coastal cities like Shanghai and New York City are under immense pressure to safeguard elderly citizens from the detrimental effects of coastal flooding caused by storms and cyclones. A recent study has highlighted the vulnerability of these cities to storm-induced flooding and has pointed out the discrepancies in the emergency evacuation systems

The world is currently facing a dual challenge of climate change driving the loss of biodiversity and the increasing need for clean, renewable energy sources. These two pressing issues are intersecting in ways that are often overlooked or not fully considered. It is crucial to address the impact of clean energy projects on the future

For millions of years, the Earth’s surface temperature has remained relatively stable, thanks to a natural ‘thermostat’ that regulates the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide. This balance is crucial for sustaining life on our planet, as fluctuations in temperature can have significant impacts on our environment. One of the key components of this thermostat is

The Earth’s troposphere is the lowest layer of its atmosphere, containing eighty-five percent of the planet’s air. However, there are still significant gaps in our understanding of the atmospheric chemistry that influences changes in its composition. One crucial area of research is the formation and prevalence of secondary organic aerosols (SOAs), which have wide-ranging impacts

The water cycle is a fundamental process on Earth that is essential for life. However, predicting floods and droughts, despite the seemingly simple concept of the water cycle, remains a complex challenge due to human impacts, climate change, and geographic diversity. In order to accurately model the water cycle, high-resolution data and sophisticated modeling techniques

The latest analysis of freshwater resources worldwide reveals a grim reality: humanity has surpassed the planetary boundary for freshwater change by the mid-twentieth century. The stable conditions that existed prior to industrialization have been disrupted by human activities such as dam construction, large-scale irrigation, and global warming. The research, recently published in Nature Water, highlights

The Labor Day wildfires of 2020 not only ravaged through parts of the Pacific Northwest but also brought with it extreme weather conditions that impacted the Rocky Mountains in an unexpected way. A recent study conducted by Portland State University sheds light on the meteorological factors behind this catastrophic event, with insights provided by lead

Glacier-fed streams are experiencing significant changes, as highlighted by researchers from EPFL and Charles University. The impact of glacier shrinkage on these ecosystems has led to a ‘green transition’, with microbial life flourishing in these mountain streams. This article delves into the findings of the Vanishing Glaciers project, shedding light on the implications of these

The recent modeling results published in Scientific Reports indicate that several regions across the globe, such as the Bay of Bengal, the Philippines, and the Caribbean Sea, are expected to experience record-breaking average surface air temperatures in the period leading up to June 2024 due to the ongoing El Niño phenomenon. This phenomenon, part of

The potential impact of Greenland and Antarctic glaciers melting on global sea levels is a significant concern. The process by which glaciers fracture and break apart is crucial in determining the rate at which sea levels will rise in the future. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Washington sheds light on

In a groundbreaking study conducted by Dr. Brian Pratt and Dr. Colin Sproat from the University of Saskatchewan, evidence of a tsunami that occurred hundreds of millions of years ago in the ancient sea covering part of Western Canada and the northern United States has been uncovered. Despite the region not being known for coastal