Tag: Environmental research
Scientists Face Funding Cuts and Climate Impacts
A Small Crowd Bids Farewell to NASA Building at Tom’s RestaurantOn a Tuesday, a bunch of folks gathered outside Tom’s Restaurant in New York City. This cozy, neon-lit diner is a familiar spot from...
Revealing Most-Polluting Rigs 15 Years After Largest U.S. Offshore Oil Spill
15 years ago on April 20, BP's Deepwater Horizon rig exploded, spilling 134 million gallons of oil off the coast of Louisiana. This marked the largest oil spill in the country's history, causing devastation...
Microplastics Pollution in Texas Bays: Study Reveals Impact on Ocean Ecosystems
A new study recently discovered shockingly low levels of harmful microplastics in the sediments of Texas bays known for plastic pollution. Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin found that the microplastics were...
Top 500 PFAS Alternatives Database – EcoWatch
Scientists at Stockholm University have recently unveiled a groundbreaking database that could revolutionize the way we approach per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as "forever chemicals." These compounds are widely used for their water-...
Study: Land Restoration Success Needs <0.27% Global GDP - Eco-Friendly
Recent research suggests that global land restoration efforts are not only feasible but also economically viable. A study conducted by Regreening Africa in Ghana on July 5, 2022, revealed that fulfilling existing land restoration...
Trump Administration’s Climate Data Purge: Research Groups Save Information
In recent weeks, the Trump administration's swift and sweeping changes to environmental policies have sparked widespread concern and confusion across the nation. From executive orders declaring a "national energy emergency" to the removal of...
Leopard Roars: Study Reveals Each Leopard Has Unique Call
Leopard Roars: Study Reveals Each Leopard Has Unique CallA groundbreaking study conducted in the Nyerere National Park in Tanzania has revealed a fascinating discovery about leopards that could revolutionize how we understand these elusive...
