The sound was unmistakable: sharp but majestic at the same time, and coming from a large tree at the edge of the lake I was fishing. Watching the bald eagle take flight, I marveled at its impressive size and reflected on the fact that it had become a common member of the local lake community. …
STATEN ISLAND, NY – The Earth has warmed more than 1 degree Celsius since the mid-19th century, a steady increase fueled by human-caused emissions that scientists predict will cause spiraling impacts in the decades to come who have already started to make a presence. The mechanisms behind this increase – greenhouse gas emissions primarily from …
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When you throw away your old gadgets after buying new gear for Christmas, you might want to think about removing the batteries first. Indeed, Material Focus research found that more than 700 fires have been started this year in garbage trucks and recycling centers by discarded electrical appliances. Batteries can be punctured by other elements …
If the pain of inflation is already curtailing your holiday gift plans, be prepared to pay more to decorate, too. The average cost of a Christmas tree is on the rise – like everything else this year – thanks to rising fuel, fertilizer and labor costs, climate change, rising rates of insurance and, according to …
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Nearly one million stillbirths a year can be attributed to air pollution, according to the first global study. Research has estimated that nearly half of stillbirths could be linked to exposure to pollution particles smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5), mostly produced by burning fossil fuels. The study looked at 137 countries in Asia, Africa and …
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