Shell's Singapore subsidiary has been accused of two incidents of oil product spills into the sea in 2024, as well as failing to promptly notify authorities. The company faces hefty fines, and the investigation is ongoing.
The use of scented cleaning products can lead to the formation of nanoparticles in indoor air, especially when used together with ozone-generating devices. These particles are able to penetrate deep into the lungs, so it is important to ventilate rooms regularly and choose cleaning products with minimal fragrance content.
A new study has shown that the Atlantic Meridional Circulation has been weakening for nearly two decades, which could significantly impact the climate, precipitation, and sea levels in adjacent regions. Long-term observations are helping scientists better predict potential climate changes in the future.
Large-scale development of infrastructure for artificial intelligence could triple the annual volume of electronic waste worldwide over the next 25 years, warns the environmental organization BAN. Experts are calling for strategies focused on repairing, reusing, and recycling equipment to prevent the e-waste problem from worsening.
The eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in 2022 allowed scientists to observe, for the first time, the accelerated breakdown of methane in the atmosphere caused by the interaction of volcanic ash, seawater, and sunlight. This discovery could contribute to the development of new methods for reducing methane levels and slowing global warming, though further research is needed to assess potential consequences.
Young male African wild dogs traveled over 4,000 kilometers in nine months, setting a new record among African mammals. This discovery is important for understanding migration patterns and for the conservation of this rare species.
A new study has shown that recent climate changes caused by human activity are weakening the climatic connection between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This could affect the accuracy of climate forecasts and alter weather patterns in the tropics.
A large iceberg with an area of 76 km² has broken off from the Petermann Glacier in Greenland—the largest since 2012. Scientists continue to monitor the glacier and the possibility of new calving events using Sentinel-1 satellites.
Долгосрочное исследование показало, что заброшенные сельскохозяйственные земли могут самостоятельно превращаться в луга с высоким биоразнообразием без дорогостоящих вмешательств. Такой подход способствует восстановлению экосистем и снижает затраты на реабилитацию земель.
Due to warming and the reduction of ice cover, large groups of baleen whales have begun to migrate en masse to the coast of East Greenland, where they now spend the summer and consume up to a million tons of fish and krill. The study notes that these changes are creating new food chains and transforming the Arctic ecosystem.
British ecologists have discovered that most people are unaware of the harmful effects sunscreen can have on marine environments. The study highlights a gap between actual environmental threats and consumer habits.
A new study has shown that glyphosate reduces foraging activity in honey bees and may disrupt the chemical balance in their brains. This could negatively affect hive health and highlights the need for further research.
The Japanese company Inpex is being held accountable in Australia for underreporting emissions data at the Ichthys LNG project. Authorities are considering tightening environmental regulations and updating licenses.
A study in Germany found that streetlights with warm light attract nearly half as many nocturnal insects compared to cold lamps, reducing insect deaths caused by artificial lighting. This approach could help preserve insect populations and support ecosystems.
Over the past ten years, the population of Amur leopards in Russia has nearly tripled thanks to enhanced protection efforts. To further restore their numbers, plans are underway to expand their habitat and strengthen international cooperation.