POLITICS August 13, 2020 EPA announces new rules to reduce methane regulation, assures science will back changes The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Administrator Andrew Wheeler on Thursday announced new rules to reduce Obama-era methane pollution regulation.
World August 8, 2020 Mauritius declares emergency as stranded ship spills fuel The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius has declared a “state of environmental emergency” after a Japanese-owned ship that ran aground offshore days ago began spilling tons of fuel.
Pollution August 5, 2020 Russia plans to remove radioactive subs, reactors from its Arctic sea floor Russian state atomic energy corporation Rosatom is planning to remove the most dangerous radioactive items from the country’s Arctic seafloor.
Pollution July 31, 2020 Chernobyl fungus could protect astronauts from radiation on deep-space missions A type of fungus found at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster was sent into space in a research project that aims to keep astronauts safe from radiation on deep space mission
Pollution July 27, 2020 Plastic waste in oceans will triple by 2040, researchers say Plastic waste in the oceans is expected to triple by the year 2040, more than tripling compared to current levels unless drastic measures are taken, according to a new study.
Pollution July 15, 2020 Abandoned decaying oil tanker may explode, sparking environmental and humanitarian catastrophe, UN warns An abandoned oil tanker in the Red Sea loaded with more than 1 million barrels of crude oil may explode or rupture, causing a major environmental and humanitarian disaster.
SCIENCE July 14, 2020 Phytoplankton enhance Arctic Ocean's ability to soak up carbon dioxide, study finds A new study from researchers at Stanford University reports massive blooms of phytoplankton have dramatically enhanced the Arctic Ocean's ability to soak up carbon dioxide.
Pollution June 30, 2020 Mysterious radiation spike reported over parts of Northern Europe A mysterious radiation spike has been reported over parts of northern Europe.
Pollution June 23, 2020 NASA captures 63-mile smoke trail from massive Arizona bush fire NOAA/NASA's Suomi NPP satellite captured a stunning image of a vast bush fire plaguing Arizona on Monday.
Pollution June 23, 2020 Nanoplastics can accumulate in plants’ roots and stunt their growth, leading to nutrition deficiencies, study says Environmentalists have warned for some time that micro and nanoplastics threaten marine life in the world's oceans. But now scientists are concerned about the negative impacts of nanoplastics in terrestrial environments.
Coronavirus June 15, 2020 Scientists reveal how coronavirus lockdowns in China reduced air pollution Researchers have revealed more details of how China’s coronavirus lockdowns reduced air pollution.