There’s a big disconnect between beef eaters and pollution

People eating beef are less likely to live near the industry’s pollution, according to new research.

U. Pittsburgh • futurity
Sept. 4, 2024 ~6 min

Antarctic ‘weather whiplash’ may help predict climate change effects

A wild weather event could help predict reaction to climate change. "Our findings from this weather event should be eye-opening for us all."

Lon Wagner-Virginia Tech • futurity
Aug. 29, 2024 ~5 min


New method removes 98% of nanoplastics from water

"Nanoplastics can disrupt aquatic ecosystems and enter the food chain, posing risks to both wildlife and humans."

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
Aug. 22, 2024 ~5 min

Batteries are a growing source of ‘forever chemical’ pollution

The manufacturing and disposal of lithium ion batteries is a large and growing source of pollution from a sub-class of "forever chemicals."

Duke University • futurity
Aug. 14, 2024 ~5 min

Rising temps threaten the Great Barrier Reef’s existence

New research documents unprecedented levels of ocean heat leading to bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef, endangering a vital ecosystem.

Stacey Plaisance-Tulane • futurity
Aug. 12, 2024 ~4 min

‘Downwind’ states face greater air pollution burden

A recent Supreme Court decision complicates efforts to reduce emissions and adds to an already disproportionate burden on "downwind" states.

Jessica Sieff-Notre Dame • futurity
Aug. 7, 2024 ~8 min

Peek under glacier reveals clues to future sea level rise

The first detailed maps of the underside of an Antarctica glacier, obtained from an autonomous vehicle, shed light on future sea level rise.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Aug. 1, 2024 ~6 min

Can the Olympics ever really be green?

Organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics are committed to creating the most sustainable Games ever. But can the event ever truly be green?

Kathleen Haley-Syracuse • futurity
July 26, 2024 ~5 min


Climate change will lead to massive tropical plant losses

"It is a little alarming just how close to a threshold or tipping point we are for these tropical species."

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
July 23, 2024 ~8 min

Team discovers a missing piece in climate models

A new addition to a commonly used climate model shows that the Greenland Ice Sheet is melting faster than previously estimated.

UC Irvine • futurity
July 19, 2024 ~4 min

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