ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Indonesia's Mount Sinabung Spews Ash 3 Miles High

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 08.10.2020 08:30 AM

Mount Sinabung first erupted twice on August 8, and a third time on August 10. Locals are being warned of possible lava flows since volcano eruptions within the Ring of Fire are unpredictable.

Massive Chunk of Canada's Last Ice Shelf Reduced by More Than Half Creating a Manhattan-Iceberg

08.10.2020 07:20 AM

Scientists reported that a large chunk of the ice shelf has broken off from Canada's last ice shelf reducing it by more than half. After the split, it created a Manhattan-sied iceberg.

Two Beluga Whales Freed from Captivity in China Into the Sea After Almost a Decade

08.10.2020 06:00 AM

Thanks to the British charity Sea Life Trust the two beluga whales, named Little Grey and Little White, are finally freed into the world's first open water sanctuary in Iceland after almost a decade since they were taken to perform tricks at Ocean World in Shanghai, China.

Rare 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits North Carolina

08.09.2020 22:50 PM

A recent earthquake in North Carolina reminds locals of the state's long history of damage-causing quakes. A particular occurrence more than 140 years ago was described as 'explosive shocks' of about 75 consecutive earthquakes.

What Makes Forest Fires Hard to Put Out?

08.08.2020 12:30 PM

It is important for everyone to do their part to prevent forest fires, which dominate the West. What makes them so hard to put out?

Good News: Brazil's Amazon Rainforest Recorded Reduction in Deforestation on July

08.08.2020 08:51 AM

After a tough first half, the Brazilian Amazon has finally recorded a reduction in its deforestation rate in July. However, experts claim that it is still early to celebrate.

Worst Climate Scenario RCP 8.5 Appears to be the Most Realistic

08.07.2020 11:00 AM

A team of climate scientists has reported that mankind is headed down the worst-case scenario, despite the progress made against our emissions curve.

Algae Flip-Flops Meet Commercial Standards and Cut Plastic Waste

08.07.2020 07:40 AM

One of the most popular footwear items, the flip-flop, also accounts for a significant part of plastic waste found in landfills and bodies of water - and biodegradable material for these slippers might be the answer.

6,600-Year-Old Grave Sites Revealed Social and Economic Inequality Happened Even in Prehistoric Times

08.07.2020 06:40 AM

Archaeologists found evidence of the wealth gap happening even during prehistoric Europe in the 6,600-year-old grave sites.

Toxicants in Whales and Dolphins Traced Back to Fossil Fuels & Single-Use Plastics

08.07.2020 06:20 AM

For the first time, researchers trace high concentrations of numerous toxicants in stranded whales and dolphins found in the coasts of Florida and North Carolina. Chemicals from fossil fuels and single-use plastics make their way into the marine environment and can be found in the fish and shrimp that dolphins and humans eat alike.

15 Families of Beavers Given Legal 'Right to Remain' on the River Otter in East Devon

08.07.2020 06:00 AM

For the first time, beaver families are given the legal right to remain in the River otter after a five-year study by the Devon Wildlife study confirmed that they will not pose any harm to the environment.

Herbivores, Not Predators, Are at Most Risk of Extinction

08.06.2020 10:40 AM

Herbivores are apparently facing the greatest risk of extinction, a new study suggests. Herbivores, animals whose diets revolve around plants, are supposedly facing the highest risk of extinction, a new study suggests.

Citizen Scientists Help Detect Earthquakes and Tremors

08.06.2020 07:20 AM

Researchers from Northwestern University have tapped citizen scientists, some 2,000 of them, for a crowd-based analysis of seismic recordings - an activity previously limited to specialized computers or trained professionals.

West Nile Cases to Increase in L.A. Coastal Area Due to Climate Change

08.06.2020 06:40 AM

With temperatures getting significantly warmer each year due to global warming, mosquitoes carrying deadly viruses are thriving in areas like Los Angeles, California. The same pattern is happening on a global scale.

Cave Lions and Modern-Day Lions Are Separate Species

08.06.2020 06:20 AM

The genetic analysis of modern-day lions, extinct cave lions, and well-preserved, cave lion cubs reveal the relationship of their species. Scientists finally answer the debate of whether or not they come from the same ancient species.

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