A statement released by G7 members said that the phase-out will be achieved by promoting sustainable consumption and production of plastics, increasing their circularity in the economy, and environmentally sound management of waste Sapporo: Officials of the G7 group along with climate ministers pledged to end plastic pollution in their respective countries by 2040. A statement …
G7 members pledge to end plastic pollution by 2040 Read More »
Climate change is turning bird migration topsy-turvy according to a new study; making birds wait longer to migrate in the spring and fly faster to try and complete their migration in less time. And it’s not just tiring the birds out — it’s cutting down their survival rate. Researchers looked at more than three decades …
Climate change is forcing birds to migrate faster, and there’s a cost: study Read More »
t’s no secret that air pollution can contribute to a number of health conditions, including heart disease and respiratory conditions. Less widely known is that it could play a role in declining cognition as well. In a study published in BMJ, researchers at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health provide what they call the …
Air Pollution May Be Increasing the Risk of Dementia, Study Says Read More »
MONTE CIMONE, Italy, April 3 (Reuters) – Monte Cimone, a popular ski resort in Italy’s Apennine Mountains, invested 5 million euros in artificial snowmaking before the winter season in an attempt to stave off the impact of global warming. The money was largely wasted. The snow cannon proved useless because the water droplets they fire …
Italy’s ski industry fires cannon against climate change Read More »
The early part of the COVID pandemic led to a significant reduction in air pollution in many parts of the world. With lockdowns, travel restrictions and decreased economic activity, there was a noticeable drop in the emission of air pollutants, such as nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and particulate matter (PM) that is fine enough to be inhaled. Changes …
