New Study: We Need To Learn To Live With Less Steel
According to a recent study, in order to achieve the goal of zero emissions, we must be ready for a future where the production of…
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You and Your 27 Friends Will Kill Someone – Premature Deaths Caused by Consumption
Japanese and Australian researchers show the number of premature deaths worldwide caused by consumption in G20 nations. Their very small size is what makes PM2.5…
Significant Thawing of Permafrost Projected in Daisetsu Mountains in Japan
Areas with ground temperatures that remain below 0°C for more than two years are referred to as permafrost, and approximately one-quarter of the Northern Hemisphere…
Using DNA in the Water to Tell How Many Fish There Are in Rivers, Lakes, and Seas
River water, lake water, and seawater contain DNA belonging to organisms such as animals and plants. Ecologists have begun to actively analyze such DNA molecules,…
Global Assessment: Large Economic Impacts of Climate Change Can Be Avoided
People are less motivated to take action if its outcome is uncertain, and this could be true for climate-related issues. The uncertainty in climate response…