Nature and Biodiversity
New research reveals how airborne microplastics travel around the world
A new study has highlighted the risk of airborne microplastics, with waste swept into the atmosphere where is can travel on jet streams around the world.
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Climate Action
Wind-blown dust is causing Greenland’s ice to melt faster
A study published in Nature Communications found phosphorus, a mineral in dust, is a key nutrient for an extensive glacier algae bloom on Greenland's ice sheet.
Climate Action
Cities are at a greater risk of heat stress, new study finds
Cities are at a greater risk of heat stress, water scarcity, air pollution and energy insecurity due to their design and population density. But there are strategies to help.
Nature and Biodiversity
503 new species identified in 2020, including endangered monkey
London's National History Museum identified 503 new species in 2020, including the Popa langur monkey, found on the extinct Mount Popa volcano in Myanmar.