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Fungal Disease Threatens Hundreds of Amphibian Species Worldwide
A new international study is the first to determine the comprehensive global impact of the deadly fungal disease chytridiomycosis—and the news is not good.
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Australia is not quite where you think it is.
Smoking and Pre-Eclampsia May Cause Fertility Problems for Offspring, Study Suggests
Low levels of oxygen in the womb – which can be caused by smoking or conditions such as pre-eclampsia – may cause problems with fertility later in life, a study carried out in rats suggests.
Freshwater Coastal Erosion Alters Global Carbon Budget
Shoreline erosion can transform freshwater wetlands from carbon-storage pools to carbon sources, according to a new study led by Illinois State Geological Survey researchers.
Poor Air Quality to Remain a Problem in India Despite Pollution Control Policies
According to an independent study released today by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW), more than 674 million Indian citizens are likely to breathe air with high concentrations of PM2.5 in 2030, even if India were to comply with its existing pollution control policies and regulations.