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The Norwegian research organisation SINTEF will investigate whether rare earth element minerals contribute to pollution in costal areas.

Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), an air pollutant, decreased significantly over urban areas during the pandemic.

For the first time scientists have provided clear evidence that tropical tree lifespan decreases above a critical temperature threshold.

The planet outdid itself last month, as November 2020 ranked second hottest on record, overtaking November 2019 for the No. 2 spot.

Clear skies over the Rocky Mountains helped a temperature inversion to form, which in turn led to cloud-filled valleys.