The collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) — a system of ocean currents that pulls warm water from the Southern Hemisphere and the tropics to the Northern Hemisphere — could put some parts of the globe in a “deep freeze,” according to a new study by researchers from the Netherlands. The findings suggest […]
According to a recent analysis from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the U.S. produced a record amount of energy last year, totaling 103 quadrillion British thermal units (BTUs). The amount of energy produced in 2024 surpassed the previous record set in 2023 by 1%. However, while U.S. energy production is up, including for solar […]
The world’s ocean has become dangerously polluted — not just by plastics, chemicals and sewage, but by noise. At the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice on Tuesday, a coalition of ministers from 37 countries — led by Panama and Canada — launched an effort to reduce the underwater noise pollution that harms marine […]
On the first day of the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice, France, on Monday, 18 new countries ratified the High Seas Treaty for a total of 49 — just 11 shy of the 60 needed for the agreement to be enforced. The swell of support added momentum to what could end up being […]
In a new study, scientists have quantified the amount of pain and suffering fish, specifically rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), feel when they are caught and left in the open air prior to slaughter. According to the study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, the fish experience around 10 minutes of moderate to intense pain during […]
With all the vehicles and other hazards, riding a bicycle in the city can be intimidating, even when there are designated bike lanes. New research led by a professor at University of New Mexico (UNM)’s School of Engineering has found that protected bike lanes lead to almost twice as many bicycle commuters as standard bike […]
On the first day of the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, the findings of a new study have revealed that ocean acidification (OA) — which damages ecosystems like coral reefs — is not only getting worse, but crossed its “planetary boundary” roughly five years ago. The findings came as a surprise, as scientists […]
A new report from Mercy Corps, an NGO, has warned that Kabul, Afghanistan could be the first modern city in the world to run out of water. The city is nearing a tipping point, the report said, with water extraction far exceeding the rate of natural recharge and extensive water contamination problems for what limited […]
Removing the horns of rhinoceros has been found to be an effective way to drastically reduce poaching of the endangered mammals. A new study by an international team of researchers found that dehorning results in 78 percent less poaching while using a tiny fraction of the total protection budget. “Despite decades of conservation efforts, poaching […]
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