Killer whales off Canada’s Atlantic coast continue to be contaminated with dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals that put them at elevated risk of severe immune-system and reproductive problems, a recent McGill-led study has found.
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Why Health and Price, Not Sustainability, Drive U.S. Meat Consumption Choices
Health and taste were rated as the most important considerations when purchasing meat overall, according to Rutgers researchers.
Planting Trees in the Arctic Could Make Global Warming Worse, Not Better, Say Scientists
Tree planting has been widely touted as a cost-effective way of reducing global warming, due to trees’ ability to store large quantities of carbon from the atmosphere.
How Much Climate Change is in the Weather?
Only a few weeks ago, massive precipitation produced by the storm “Boris” led to chaos and flooding in Central and Eastern Europe.
New Fungal Spore Calendar Helps Allergy and Asthma Sufferers Plan for Better Health
Leicester researchers have developed England’s first comprehensive fungal spore calendar—a valuable new tool designed to help allergy and asthma patients better manage symptoms through seasonal awareness.
Hurricane Helene’s Gravity Waves Revealed by NASA’s AWE
On Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene slammed into the Gulf Coast of Florida, inducing storm surges and widespread impacts on communities in its path.