Climate
Global New Coal Plant Construction Hits 10-Year High
Despite a decade-high surge in the construction of new coal-fired power plants, global power output from the fuel has declined.
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environment
Climate
Appeals Court Revives Lawsuit Over Alabama Power Coal Ash Pit
The U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Mobile Baykeeper has standing to challenge the closure plan for a 21.7 million-ton coal ash pond.
Science
Non-antibiotic drugs may accelerate antimicrobial resistance
Research indicates that common medications, including painkillers and pharmaceuticals in waterways, may contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Climate
All of Planet's Top 50 Hottest Cities Were in India on One April Day
Data shows that on April 27, every single one of the world's 50 hottest cities was located within India.
Climate
Trump Administration Proposes Closing Majority of Forest Service Research Stations
The administration plans to eliminate 55 of the 77 research stations operated by the world's largest forest research agency.
Science
Scientists leverage microbes to combat industrial and environmental pollution
Researchers are utilizing specialized microorganisms to remove toxic chemicals from soil, water, and air as sustainable alternatives to traditional cleanup methods.
Climate
Deforestation and Warming Lower Amazon Rainforest Climate Threshold
A new study published in Nature warns that climate change reduces the deforestation threshold for rainfall loss, potentially pushing the region toward a tipping point by the 2040s.