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The invisible impact of climate change

Desk ReporterSeptember 10, 2025September 10, 2025

September 10, 2025September 10, 202537

The invisible impact of climate change By Martin Montague Climate change is not only damaging our planet; it is also threatening our mental health. Experts warn that it is putting us at risk of developing anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The situation is dire. Since the 1980s, days with temperatures......

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Brazil will invest $1 billion in hydroelectric infrastructure to produce hydropower

Desk ReporterSeptember 4, 2025September 4, 2025

September 4, 2025September 4, 202538

Brazil will invest $1 billion in hydroelectric infrastructure to produce hydropower On August 15, 2025, Brazil’s electricity regulator, Aneel, announced an investment of about 5.5 billion reais ($1 billion) for building small and medium-sized hydroelectric dams. Aneel stated, “The auction includes 65 power plants with a total capacity of 815......

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Drinking water is being collected by creating fog traps in the Atacama Desert

Desk ReporterAugust 31, 2025August 31, 2025

August 31, 2025August 31, 202557

Drinking water is being collected by creating fog traps in the Atacama Desert Chile’s Atacama Desert is extremely dry, with virtually no measurable rainfall. Although it is a coastal region, sea breezes blow inland. New technology could provide valuable drinking water from sea breezes. Fog traps are mesh screens that......

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The Roots of the Environmental Crisis: Technology or Spiritual Disconnection?

Desk ReporterAugust 23, 2025August 23, 2025

August 23, 2025August 23, 202561

The Roots of the Environmental Crisis: Technology or Spiritual Disconnection? Climate change, deforestation, pollution, and water scarcity—today’s world seems engulfed in an unprecedented environmental crisis. Global leaders are seeking technological solutions such as reducing carbon emissions, adopting renewable energy, and improving waste management. Yet, the question remains: are these measures......

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Canada has made biodegradable batteries from trees

Desk ReporterAugust 21, 2025August 23, 2025

August 21, 2025August 23, 2025181

Canada has made biodegradable batteries from trees Researchers at the University of British Columbia have created a biodegradable battery using tree trunks and zinc, offering an eco-friendly alternative to harmful lithium-ion batteries. Eco-friendly batteries decompose in months without leaving harmful chemicals, making them perfect for medical implants, wearable devices, and......

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Planet over Plastic

Desk ReporterAugust 20, 2025August 20, 2025

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025114

Planet over Plastic Sunita Narain More than recycling is needed to tackle plastic pollution. Summary The world is urging a significant agreement on plastic pollution, emphasizing the need for a strategy that goes beyond recycling. The agreement focuses on reducing plastic production, tackling toxic chemicals in manufacturing, and enhancing waste......

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High Levels of Lead in Children’s Bodies: Pollution Spreading from Cosmetics as Well

Desk ReporterAugust 19, 2025August 19, 2025

August 19, 2025August 19, 202546

High Levels of Lead in Children’s Bodies: Pollution Spreading from Cosmetics as Well In Bangladesh, concerns about lead in the human body have persisted for years, and new findings are making the situation increasingly alarming. A recent study has revealed that the lead levels in children’s blood in Dhaka are......

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A rare plant in the Philippines that absorbs nickel from the soil

Desk ReporterAugust 18, 2025August 19, 2025

August 18, 2025August 19, 202582

A rare plant in the Philippines that absorbs nickel from the soil A rare plant species in the Philippines, Rinorea niccolifera, absorbs nickel from the soil. Sometimes its leaves absorb up to 18,000 ppm (parts per million) of nickel. Nickel is a heavy metal that is highly toxic, leading to......

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Drought Threatens Increased Tree Mortality

Desk ReporterAugust 15, 2025August 16, 2025

August 15, 2025August 16, 202544

Drought Threatens Increased Tree Mortality: Earth to Grow Heavier with Warmth Trees stand as nature’s quiet guardians. They offer shade, call forth the rains, hold the soil firmly in place, and gift us oxygen for breathing. Yet, intensifying droughts are gradually draining the strength of these quiet protectors. A global......

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Scientists denounce the Trump administration’s climate report as a ‘farce’ filled with misinformation

Desk ReporterAugust 11, 2025

August 11, 202551

Scientists denounce the Trump administration’s climate report as a ‘farce’ filled with misinformation Dharna Noor and Oliver Milman Experts argue that the report advocating for a significant reduction in climate regulations is based on established research but is also filled with misinformation about climate change, as produced by Trump administration officials. The......

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