Dangerous combination of extreme heat and smoke affected 16.5 million Californians
Extreme heat and wildfire smoke are each hazardous to our health, but recent studies suggest that when we’re exposed to both at the same...
60 million years of climate change drove the evolution and diversity of reptiles
Just over 250 million years ago during the end of the Permian period and start of the Triassic, reptiles had one heck of a...
Clock is ticking to save East Antarctica from climate change
The worst effects of global warming on the world's largest ice sheet could be avoided if nations around the world succeed in meeting climate...
What is greenwashing and why is it a problem?
Financial and investment products claiming to be ethical, sustainable or environmentally responsible have experienced vast interest and growth in the past few years.
Millennials and...
Common household ‘forever chemical’ linked to liver cancer
Scientists from the University of Southern California found exposure to a synthetic chemical found widely in the environment is linked to non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma,...
Two heart drugs linked to higher heart attack risk in hot weather
For people with coronary heart disease, beta blockers can improve survival and quality of life, while aspirin and other anti-platelet medications can reduce the...
Daily exposure to common ‘forever chemicals’ at home may lead to cancer
Scientists from New York University found daily exposure to a class of chemicals used in the production of many household items may lead to...
Why perovskites could take solar cells to new heights
Perovskites hold promise for creating solar panels that could be easily deposited onto most surfaces, including flexible and textured ones.
These materials would also be...
Cannabis may contain heavy metals and harm your health
Scientists from Penn State found that cannabis may contain heavy metals and affect consumer health.
The research is published in Toxin Reviews and was conducted...
The Supreme Court restricts the EPA’s power to curb climate change
In one of the final decisions of a consequential term, the Supreme Court ruled to limit the ability of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...