Dr. Emily Greenfield is a highly accomplished environmentalist with over 30 years of experience in writing, reviewing, and publishing content on various environmental topics. Hailing from the United States, she has dedicated her career to raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting sustainable practices.
Metal production's carbon footprint could be far greater than the mining industry's, and policymakers have assumed, according to groundbreaking research from the University of St Andrews. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Science & Technology,...
Key takeawaysThe UK's Climate Change Committee calls for rapid electrification.Faster electrification could lower energy bills significantly.This move aims to improve energy security amid global uncertainties.The government plans to integrate more renewable...
Key takeawaysFrance experiences a severe heatwave, leading to 40 drownings.Italy issues red alerts for 15 cities, warning residents of extreme heat.UK temperatures are expected to reach up to 39°C, raising public health concerns.UN Secretary-General highlights the...
A warming climate is altering Arctic rivers, which is a huge shift, and recent satellite research shows Arctic rivers pour about 4,760 cubic kilometers of freshwater into the Arctic Ocean every year, which is around 11% of all river runoff on the planet, even though...
Across the rapidly growing urban centers of Asia, climate scientists and urban planners are warning that flood risks are rising across Asia’s megacities at an alarming pace. Floods are more frequent in cities such as Jakarta, Mumbai, Bangkok, Manila, and Shanghai. The...
In many parts of the world, landslides near mines are becoming a big environmental and safety problem. Mining usually involves the extraction of a large portion of soil, rock, and vegetation. That can make slopes less stable and raise the chance of sudden landslides....
