An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts this week said Belgium had strengthened safety at its BR2 research reactor — a large producer of medical isotopes — by improving training, maintenance, ageing management and the safety of experiments., Read MoreContinue Reading
Residents in the town where a train carrying noxious chemicals derailed last month say they fear for the long-term future, both economic and health-wise. Communities like theirs are in the greatest danger of similar catastrophes. By Aydali Campa As waste from the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio,Continue Reading
A wildfire can pump smoke up into the stratosphere, where the particles drift for over a year. A new MIT study has found that while suspended there, these particles can trigger chemical reactions that erode the protective ozone layer shielding the Earth from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet radiation. The study,Continue Reading
Do cesarean-born babies miss out on essential microbes? New evidence suggests that the answer may be ‘no.’ Researchers report that mothers are able to transfer microbes to their babies via alternative, compensatory routes. While cesarean-born babies do receive less of their mother’s gut microbiome during birth, they make up forContinue Reading
Preservationists say the facility would impact several predominantly Black neighborhoods and continue the erosion of the city’s distinctive tree canopy. A series of clashes between police and protesters have left one activist dead. By Victoria St. Martin ATLANTA—Jacqueline Echols gazed wistfully at the trees as she walked along a pavedContinue Reading
As the climate gets hotter, animals and plants are moving because it is harder to survive where they live. One of the most consequential shifts is happening to some of the smallest living things.Continue Reading
Six bills in six states propose limits on who can own land, homes and natural resources in the region.Continue Reading
FILE – This photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey shows the inside of the summit crater of the Kilauea Volcano on Jan. 6, 2023. The latest eruption at Kilaueas summit on Hawaiis Big Island has paused after 61 days of volcanic activity. Hawaii News Now reports U.S. Geological SurveysContinue Reading
Malawi’s deadly cholera outbreak could worsen if – as expected – Tropical Cyclone Freddy triggers further heavy rainfall in the south of the country, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.Continue Reading
A research team has shed new light on the importance of plant roots for below-ground life, particularly in the tropics. Millions of small creatures toiling in a single hectare of soil including earthworms, springtails, mites, insects, and other arthropods are crucial for decomposition and soil health. For a long time,Continue Reading
This story is part of a DeSmog series on the influence wielded by the gas lobby in Europe and was developed with the support of Journalismfund.eu Liquid gas companies are casting themselves as champions of rural communities in a bid to weaken proposals to slash the carbon emissions produced byContinue Reading
A new study suggests that reducing forest fire severity in the next few decades could make all the difference for future generations of trees in the West. By Bob Berwyn As global warming threatens the long-term survival of many forests in the Western United States, a new study suggests thatContinue Reading
Conservation works best when it’s focused on whole systems. We’ve got tips on what you can do.Continue Reading