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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, 202541

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, 202547

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, 202594

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, 202562

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, 202537

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, 202576

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, 202540

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, 202547

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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Dubai and Saudi Arabia to build over 1,000 rainwater dams in a bid to achieve sustainable development

Desk ReporterAugust 4, 2025August 17, 2025

August 4, 2025August 17, 202536

Dubai and Saudi Arabia to build over 1,000 rainwater dams in a bid to achieve sustainable development Major initiative aims to secure water resources and restore ecosystems under Vision 2030. Major initiative aims to secure water resources and restore ecosystems under Vision 2030 Dubai and Saudi Arabia will construct over......

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Trees Cry, Moths Listen: Plants and Insects Communicate Through Sound

Desk ReporterAugust 1, 2025

August 1, 202530

Trees Cry, Moths Listen: Plants and Insects Communicate Through Sound Researchers at Tel Aviv University in Israel have demonstrated for the first time that plants and insects can communicate through sound. A new study in the journal eLife enhances our understanding of plants. The research found that stressed tomato plants......

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