If you’re a fan of seafood, there’s a good chance you’ve chowed down on fiberglass. Scientists at the Universities of Brighton and Portsmouth have uncovered significant fiberglass contamination in oysters and mussels collected from an active boatyard in Chichester Harbor, a popular sailing location in South England. Within the edible soft tissues of these shellfish, … [Read more...] about “Disturbing Level” Of Fiberglass Found In Food Chain For First Time
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Florida Cactus Is First Local Extinction In USA Due To Sea Level Rise
The Key Largo tree cactus persists in the Caribbean but is now extinct in the United States. The global climate crisis is playing havoc with temperatures and environments across the world. In Death Valley, the highest-ever recorded temperature looks like it could be broken once again as scorching heat leads experts to put out warnings. Sea level rise has also claimed its … [Read more...] about Florida Cactus Is First Local Extinction In USA Due To Sea Level Rise
Ocean water is rushing miles underneath the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ with potentially dire impacts on sea level rise
Ocean water is pushing miles beneath Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier,” making it more vulnerable to melting than previously thought, according to new research using radar data from space to perform an X-ray of the crucial glacier. As the salty, relatively warm ocean water meets the ice, it’s causing “vigorous melting” underneath the glacier. This could mean global sea level … [Read more...] about Ocean water is rushing miles underneath the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ with potentially dire impacts on sea level rise
2 degrees, 40 feet: Scientists who study Earth’s ice say we could be committed to disastrous sea level rise
Top scientists are sounding the alarm, emphasizing that Earth's ice sheets are melting at an accelerated pace, surpassing earlier predictions. The International Cryosphere Climate Initiative (ICCI), a network of policy experts and researchers, released a report urging world leaders to escalate climate ambitions to avert a disastrous surge in sea levels. As leaders prepare for … [Read more...] about 2 degrees, 40 feet: Scientists who study Earth’s ice say we could be committed to disastrous sea level rise
Exploring the Enigmatic Kadykovsky Abandoned Quarry: A Hidden Gem Below Sea Level in Crimea
While a visit to Crimea promises breathtaking foothills, majestic mountains, and pristine sea shores, it's not every day you stumble upon a place that ventures below the sea level. Allow us to take you on a journey to one of Crimea's best-kept secrets, the Kadykovsky abandoned quarry, a striking rusty-orange scar that rises tall amidst the surrounding hills, tucked away on the … [Read more...] about Exploring the Enigmatic Kadykovsky Abandoned Quarry: A Hidden Gem Below Sea Level in Crimea