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News & Articles By Divina Ramirez
03/24/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Disposable face masks, PPE contributing to worsening global plastic pollution problem, warn environmentalists
The coronavirus pandemic has triggered a surge in the use of face masks, rubber gloves and personal protective equipment (PPE). Now, environmentalists are sounding the alarm over the immense threat that these coronavirus-related waste products pose to both ocean health and marine life. One of the organizations seeking to raise awareness on the environmental effects of improperly disposed face masks and […]
03/22/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Fish are ingesting plastic at higher rates, new research warns
Marine plastic pollution is a pervasive problem around the world. Now, new research shows that fish are eating plastic dinners at higher rates than before, including some species that are threatened or near-threatened. Published in the journal Global Change Biology, the study revealed that marine fish are consuming 2.4 percent more plastic each year over the last […]
03/19/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Ants found to protect plants from disease by leaking “antibiotic” chemicals
While some gardeners regard ants as pests, new research shows that the small workers can help protect crops from at least 14 different plant diseases. Published in Oikos, it revealed that ants help reduce the bacterial load and increase the germination rate of plants. The ants themselves have colonies of bacteria on their legs and thoraxes […]
03/14/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Taiwanese president appeals to constituents to conserve water as country faces severe drought
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has asked his constituents to conserve water and prepare for shortages as the country faces its worst drought in over five decades, according to a recent report from Strange Sounds. In a Facebook post on March 7, Tsai said Taiwan is now facing its worst water crisis in 56 years. Typhoons produce large amounts […]
03/11/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Chilean government plans to convert the nation capital’s 22,000 taxis into electric vehicles
Air pollution remains among the highest in the Western Hemisphere in several cities in Chile. It gets even worse in the winter months when people burn more wood to heat up their homes. Major cities like Santiago, the capital of Chile, are often shrouded in smog and face alarming levels of air pollution. In its latest […]
03/10/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Fish off the coast of Fukushima show high concentrations of radioactive cesium
For the first time since 2019, fish contaminated with high levels of radioactive cesium have been caught off the coast of the Fukushima Prefecture in Japan on Feb. 22, according to local public broadcaster NHK. Laboratory tests revealed that black rockfish caught at a depth of 24 meters (m) nearly 8.8 kilometers (km) off the coastal […]
03/08/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
New research shows polar bears are “fat and healthy” despite modest ice loss in the Arctic
Polar bears could become nearly extinct by the end of the century if climate change continues unabated. That is the narrative that climate alarmists have been using to shed light on the impact of so-called climate change. Yet according to a recent report on polar bears, the Arctic inhabitants face no real danger at all. Published by the Global […]
03/05/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Future homes may soon be made of eco-friendly mushroom “bricks”
Mushrooms make for a savory, vitamin D-rich addition to a balanced diet. But it turns out, they make for more environmentally friendly “bricks,” too. Lightweight, durable and biodegradable, mushrooms are proving to be a good alternative for bricks made from clay, concrete and other conventional but polluting construction materials. How it works is agricultural waste materials […]
03/05/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Devastating winter storm took toll on Texas fisheries – but it’s nothing new
The winter storm that swept across Texas last month took power, cut water and claimed lives. It also led to fish kills along the entire Texas coast. But fish-killing events like this are nothing new in the Lone Star State. In fact, historical records showed that Texas has had its fair share of these fish-killing […]
03/03/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
No justification for linking climate change to global conflict, Russia tells UN Security Council
Vasily Nebenzya, Russia’s representative to the United Nations (UN), warned the Security Council on Tuesday, Feb. 23, against linking climate change to global security. The council convened to discuss the impact of climate change on global security and peace. But no resolution recognizing climate change as a threat to stability is on the way after Russia warned against such […]
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