Deforestation has remained a significant issue globally, with primary forests contributing to 16 per cent of the total tree cover loss in the last two decades, driven by climate change and intensive human activity.
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Atlantic Hurricane Season Races to Finish Within Range of Predicted Number of Named Storms
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on Nov. 30, showcased above-average activity, with a record-breaking ramp up following a peak-season lull.
Athletes Have Significantly Better Working Memory Than Sedentary People
A recently published meta-analysis by researchers at the University of Jyväskylä reveals an advantage in sports-related information processing compared to non-athletes.
Climate-Driven Hazards Increases Risk for Millions of Coastal Residents, Study Finds
A new study published in Nature Climate Change estimates that a 1-meter sea level rise by 2100 would affect over 14 million people and $1 trillion worth of property along the Southeast Atlantic coast, from Norfolk, Virginia, to Miami, Florida.
A Hazy, Foggy Day in Italy’s Po Valley
The Po River Valley, one of Italy’s most densely populated regions, is home to over 16 million people. The valley is also one of the country’s foggiest and haziest regions.
Researchers Identify Previously Unknown Compound in Drinking Water
A team of researchers from the United States and Switzerland have reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water.