The first widescale assessment of methylmercury in adult amphibians in the U.S. to date shows that, in amphibians, this toxic compound is common, widespread and, at least for some, can reach very high levels.
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Amazon Deforestation Linked to Long Distance Climate Warming
Deforestation in the Amazon causes land surfaces up to 100 kilometres away to get warmer, according to a new study.
Tracking down Environmental Toxins
PFAS, a family of highly fluorinated substances, represent a danger for humans and the environment.
Engineers Develop an Efficient Process to Make Fuel From Carbon Dioxide
The approach directly converts the greenhouse gas into formate, a solid fuel that can be stored indefinitely and could be used to heat homes or power industries.
Heat-Related Cardiovascular Deaths in the U.S. May More Than Double Within Decades
In nationwide projections, elderly and Black adults are most at risk for cardiovascular death due to extreme heat, finds a new study in journal, Circulation.
Meltwater Flowing Beneath Antarctic Glaciers May Be Accelerating Their Retreat
Simulations showed that this process accelerated sea-level rise by 15% by 2300, suggesting it should be factored into future projections.