New Study Shatters Long-Standing Myths About Primate Origins
The first primates were about the size of a mouse lemur: tiny. Credit: Jason Gilchrist Primates originated in…
The shocking waste in the clothes we wear – The Irish Times
Pretty much everyone knows the environmental damage being done by petrol and diesel guzzling cars and the huge…
Hurricane Sandy survivors face elevated heart risks long after the storm
New research shows that hurricane-related flooding does not just cause short-term damage; it can raise cardiovascular risks for…
Global warming and increased travel drive surge in Hong Kong dengue infections
Global warming and globalisation have significantly increased the number of imported dengue fever cases in Hong Kong, health…
As much as I love my dog, I can’t ignore the toll of pet flea treatments on aquatic life – The Irish Times
For me, the month of September comes with a creeping sense of dread: the inevitable email from the…
Climate Risk Assessment’s ‘high risk’ warning for 1 million Australian homes
One million homes will be in “very high risk” zones by 2050 and effectively uninsurable, the National Climate…
The World Is Urbanizing Faster Than We Are Building
For as long as all of us alive today can remember, the world has been getting more urban.…
Scientists Just Cracked an 85 Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Egg Mystery
Egg clutch sampled for chronological studies. Credit Dr. Bi Zhao Researchers dated dinosaur eggs directly for the first…
Trump lieutenants tell Europe to stop worrying about climate change – POLITICO
Wright, a former oil man, did not deny the existence of climate change, but said its effects had…
The Policy Playbook for Reducing Pollution-Linked Deaths
Recent studies have shown the severe health effects of air pollution on human health, with fossil fuel air…
Biodiversity experts plan for arrival of invasive species amid rise in temperatures
Biodiversity experts are drawing up plans to combat rising temperatures in Ireland which will likely lead to the…
EU Opens Talks on Carbon Credits to Win Deal on Key Climate Goal
European Union nations will discuss potential changes to the role of imported carbon credits in the next decade…