Environment

Extreme heat warning: Keep cool to be heart-healthy when temperatures rise

Mother nature is at it again as record high temperatures are bringing summer heat early this year around much of the U.S., and the...

How our groundwater use actually tilts the Earth!

According to a study from Seoul National University, by pumping large amounts of groundwater, we've managed to nudge the Earth's spin!

Hotter days and pollution linked to increased dog bites, study finds

A recent study published in Scientific Reports suggests that dog bites may occur more frequently on hotter and more polluted days.

Hidden ice melt in Himalayan glaciers, shows study

A new study reveals that the mass loss of lake-terminating glaciers in the Great Himalayas has been significantly underestimated.

Wildfire smoke FAQ: What’s happening with air quality right now and why? What are...

With wildfire smoke affecting most of North America, what are the best ways to minimize the health impacts of air pollution under climate change? Here...

Why 40°C is bearable in a desert but lethal in the tropics

This year, even before the northern hemisphere hot season began, temperature records were being shattered. Spain for instance saw temperatures in April (38.8°C) that would...

How burning iron can provide a sustainable energy future

Researchers from McGill University in Canada and Eindhoven University of Technology in The Netherlands have made an exciting discovery about a unique type of...

Long-term air pollution exposure linked with severe COVID-19

A study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) found that long-term exposure to air pollution can increase the severity of COVID-19 outcomes,...

Self-testing for “forever chemicals”: A new study shows promise

The Problem with PFAS Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS for short, are everywhere. They're in many everyday products, from non-stick pans to stain-resistant carpets. The...

Feeling safe in your neighbourhood may help you lose weight

The Study A study from the Netherlands suggests that feeling safe in your neighborhood could help you lose weight. This research, presented at the European Congress...