The threat from tire wear is an emerging environmental and health concern. When tires wear down during driving, they release tiny particles known as tire wear particles (TWP) into the environment. These particles are a mix of rubber, synthetic polymers, heavy metals,...
Planned obsolescence in agriculture refers to strategies or practices where products, equipment, or technologies are intentionally designed or marketed to have a limited lifespan or functionality, necessitating frequent replacement or upgrades. This can lead to...
Key nutrients help plants beat the heat Salk scientists find higher temperatures drain plants of important dietary nutrients; findings will be used to engineer crops that are more resilient to climate...
https://www.earth.com/news/our-everyday-water-use-is-literally-tilting-the-earth/ Picture this: every time you use water from your tap, you’re inadvertently influencing our Earth’s rotational tilt and climate change. Bizarre, right? Well, this is the reality we’re...
Women are leading the way into a future where people and nature thrive. Learn how you can help at nature.org. Voiceover by poet, activist, and force of nature, Amanda...
https://phys.org/news/2024-11 -trees-cool-city-tool-urban.html Cities around the globe are increasingly experiencing dangerous heat as urban concrete and asphalt amplify rising temperatures. Tree-planting programs are a popular, nature-based way to cool cities, but...
The Great Plains region is grappling with the consequences of climate change and biodiversity loss. At The Nature Conservancy in the Great Plains, we have big, ambitious goals to address those crises. Together with partners, communities, and everyone who cares about...
