With the peak of the hurricane season coming up and COVID-19 abundant in many hurricane-prone areas, the United States is poised to experience the collision of two major disasters.
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Maldives Records Highest Microplastic Pollution
Researchers analysed plastic pollution levels across 22 sites off the coast of Naifaru, the most populous island in the Maldives.
‘Critical’ Questions Over Disease Risks From Ocean Plastics
Key knowledge gaps exist in our understanding of how ocean microplastics transport bacteria and viruses – and whether this affects the health of humans and animals, researchers say.
Third Breakthrough Demonstrates Photosynthetic Hacks Can Boost Yield, Conserve Water
Plants are factories that manufacture yield from light and carbon dioxide—but parts of this complex process, called photosynthesis, are hindered by a lack of raw materials and machinery.
Sea-Level Rise Could Make Rivers More Likely to Jump Course
Sea-level rise due to climate change is poised to shift the way that rivers naturally chart their path to the shoreline.
How People & Ecosystems Fit Together on the Great Barrier Reef
A world-first study examining the scales of management of the Great Barrier Reef has the potential to help sustain other ecosystems across the world.