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"Space Stuff Stinks: Counting the Pollution Price Tag of Rockets Going Up and Coming Down"

Rocketman is Adding to Pollution: Rising Concer...

Researchers have documented a significant rise in air pollution linked to space activities, including rocket launches and re-entries. The study, part of the "Pollutionwatch" series, tracked 446 rocket launches and...

Rocketman is Adding to Pollution: Rising Concer...

Researchers have documented a significant rise in air pollution linked to space activities, including rocket launches and re-entries. The study, part of the "Pollutionwatch" series, tracked 446 rocket launches and...

Mixing it up: PFAS cocktails pack a bigger punch than solo sips

PFAS cocktails is not something we'd recommend ...

Research has revealed that mixtures of PFAS compounds are more harmful than individual chemicals, posing significant health risks. Here are the key points: PFAS are toxic chemicals known as "Forever...

PFAS cocktails is not something we'd recommend ...

Research has revealed that mixtures of PFAS compounds are more harmful than individual chemicals, posing significant health risks. Here are the key points: PFAS are toxic chemicals known as "Forever...

Tropical Trees Grow Back So Fast They Might Just Save the Planet

Tropical Trees Might Save the Planet With Their...

A new study reveals that up to 215 million hectares of land in humid tropical regions worldwide has the potential for natural regrowth of tropical forests. This area is larger...

Tropical Trees Might Save the Planet With Their...

A new study reveals that up to 215 million hectares of land in humid tropical regions worldwide has the potential for natural regrowth of tropical forests. This area is larger...

"Maple Syrup of the North Now Flowing South in Massive Amounts: Canadian Oil Exports to U.S. Hit All-Time High"

Canadian Oil Exports to U.S. Hit All-Time High ...

Canadian oil exports to the U.S. have reached a record high of 4.3 million barrels per day (b/d) in July 2024, according to recent data. This increase is largely attributed...

Canadian Oil Exports to U.S. Hit All-Time High ...

Canadian oil exports to the U.S. have reached a record high of 4.3 million barrels per day (b/d) in July 2024, according to recent data. This increase is largely attributed...

"Nature Needs a Hug: Cop16's Slow-Mo to Save the Environment"

Nature Needs Progress: Cop16's Slow-Mo Talks Ab...

The 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Colombia, known as Cop16, has raised significant concerns about the slow implementation of international agreements aimed at halting biodiversity loss. Despite the...

Nature Needs Progress: Cop16's Slow-Mo Talks Ab...

The 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Colombia, known as Cop16, has raised significant concerns about the slow implementation of international agreements aimed at halting biodiversity loss. Despite the...

I Can't Get Enough of Whale Poop: The Colorful, Sparkly, and Weird World of Whale Dung

Let's Talk About... Whale Poop! The Colorful, S...

Joe Roman's Obsession with Whale Poop:Joe Roman, a conservation biologist, is fascinated by whale poop. He believes that the nutrients in whale feces can significantly contribute to ocean biodiversity. Whale...

Let's Talk About... Whale Poop! The Colorful, S...

Joe Roman's Obsession with Whale Poop:Joe Roman, a conservation biologist, is fascinated by whale poop. He believes that the nutrients in whale feces can significantly contribute to ocean biodiversity. Whale...

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