Tag : Environment
Sunscreen Found to Contribute to Deaths of Coral Reefs Around the Globe
A new study has revealed that the sunscreen tourists commonly use is actually damaging the coral reefs in different parts of the world. According to the researchers reducing the use of sunscreen when swimming in oceans can actually have a huge impact on the conservation of corals. Dolphin Die-Offs Finally Declining After BP Deepwater Horizons Oil Spill
Five years after the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the number of dolphins dying due to the environmental disaster is finally declining. Scientists believe this could signify the end of the marine animals' die-offs in the region. Researchers Just Designed a Sponge Bikini That Helps Clean Up Ocean Pollution
A team of researchers from the University of California was able to create a bikini that is capable of absorbing pollutants in the water. According to the researchers, this unique apparel, dubbed as the Sponge Suit bikini, will help wearers do their part in cleaning up the environment while swimming Miami, New York City, New Orleans and Other Coastal Areas in Danger of Going Underwater due to Rising Sea Levels
A team of researchers warned that if carbon emissions are not drastically reduced within the next decades, rising sea levels could end up washing away several coastal cities in the U.S. Although some cities such as New York can still be saved, the researchers said other cities are already doomed to … Researchers Warn of More Wildfires in Colorado Due to Rising Temperatures
Researchers warned that as the temperature continues to rise due to global warming, more destructive wildfires will occur on Colorado. This is according to their findings after studying the area's history over the past 2,000 years. NOAA Investigating Alarming Deaths of Guadalupe Fur Seals in California
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has recently issued a warning regarding the increasing number of Guadalupe fur seals dying in the California Coast this year. According to the agency, this year's incident marks the biggest mortality event for the animals in more than 30 yea… New York and New Jersey to Experience Devastating Floods Every 25 Years, Researchers Say
A new study conducted by a team of researchers from various universities revealed that the cities of New York and New Jersey could be hit by devastating storms every 25 years, and not 500 as previously predicted. The researchers warned that this could lead to massive storm surges along the coasts an… Scientists Discover Fish in California and Indonesia Contain Plastic and Fibers
A new study has revealed that about 25 percent of the fish sold in markets in California and Indonesia are contaminated with plastic and fibrous materials. According to the team that conducted the research, these materials end up in oceans and other bodies of water due to poor waste management. US Considering to Declare Bees as Endangered Species due to Rapid Population Decline
For the first time in the country's history, a species of bee could receive federal protection under the U.S.' Endangered Species Act. The move comes after an environmental group highlighted the disappearance of 87 percent of the insects' population. 8 Trillion Microbeads from Beauty Products Found to Pollute US Aquatic Habitats
Plastic packaging and other garbage are not the only objects polluting the oceans. Now, according to a group of scientists from the Oregon State University, microbeads from cosmetic products are building up in U.S.' marine environments. U.S. Navy Agrees to Limit Sonar Use to Avoid Harming Whales
The U.S. Navy has agreed to limit its use of sonar and underwater explosives as part of its training exercises in the coasts of California and Hawaii. The move is part of a legal settlement organized by various environmental groups for the protection of whales and other marine life in the areas. Air Pollution Kills 3 Million People a Year; Death Toll Could Double by 2050
A new study released by researchers from various countries warned that the number of deaths caused by air pollution can increase to more than six million a year by 2050. In addition, the study also revealed a surprising major contributor in the world's pollution level. Aspen Becomes Third US City to Run On Renewable Energy
Aspen has recently become the third city in the U.S. that relies on 100 percent renewable energy to power all of its facilities. It follows in the footsteps of Vermont's Burlington and Kansas' Greensburg, the first two cities that were able achieve pure renewable energy portfolios. Scientists Expecting Worst Coral Bleaching In Hawaii This Year
Scientists warned that Hawaii might be facing the worst coral bleaching ever this year based on data regarding the rising ocean temperatures in the region. This environmental issue can increase the risk of corals developing various diseases which could lead to their deaths. Scientists Planning to Revive Prehistoric Giant Virus; Is The World at Risk of Another Deadly Outbreak?
Scientists are planning on bringing back an ancient virus back to life after discovering it in the Siberian permafrost. According to the researchers who made the discovery, reviving the 30,000-year-old frozen virus is part of a study to determine the possibility of a deadly outbreak caused by global…