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    Snow in Himalayas Reaches Lowest Level in 23 Years, Threatening Water Supply for Nearly 2 Billion People: Report

    Snow in Himalayas Reaches Lowest Level in 23 Years, Threatening Water Supply for Nearly 2 Billion People: Report

    Snowfall in Asia’s Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region has reached its lowest level in 23 years, threatening almost two billion people who depend on snowmelt for water, a new report warns. The most recent Snow Update Report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) said the region experienced its third below-normal snow year […]

    New York State Adds $30 Million to Drive Clean Rebate Program for EVs

    New York State Adds $30 Million to Drive Clean Rebate Program for EVs

    The state of New York is adding $30 million into its Drive Clean Rebate Program, an initiative that provides rebates for the purchase of 60 different electric vehicles. As part of the announcement, the state will also be expanding the existing Charge Ready NY 2.0 program, which provides incentives for installing EV chargers to making […]

    Scientists Find Microplastics in Ovarian Follicular Fluid for the First Time

    Scientists Find Microplastics in Ovarian Follicular Fluid for the First Time

    Microplastics have been found in human brains, placentas, testicular tissues, lungs and blood. Now, in a new study, scientists have identified microplastic particles in human ovarian follicular fluid for the first time, prompting concerns over how these pollutants could impact reproductive health. The study, published in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, found microplastics in […]

    Could Microbes Help Fight Climate Change?

    Could Microbes Help Fight Climate Change?

    As human-caused climate change continues threatening the way of life for virtually every species on Earth, what if one group of organisms right under (and inside of) our noses could help reverse climate change? That’s what a recent report from the American Society of Microbiology (ASM) and the International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS) argues. […]

    NRDC Map Shows Populations With Lead Contamination in Tap Water

    NRDC Map Shows Populations With Lead Contamination in Tap Water

    A new map from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) highlights U.S. populations with higher levels of lead in drinking water. The map builds on recently released data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that revealed millions of people in the U.S. had lead in their water systems for at least some of the […]