Climate change may be causing more Tufted puffins to die by starvation in Alaska. PLOS ONE Science News Vice Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 35
As of 2015, about one third of all plastic ever made is in use. Of the total plastic waste generated between 1950 and 2015, 79% has accumulated in landfills or the natural environment, 9% has been recycled, and only 10% of that has been recycled again. Science Advances The New York Times EurekAlert! Phys.org Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 393
Between 2000 and 2012, crop and rangelands converted to oil and gas development led to a loss of 10 billion kilograms of dry biomass (weight of vegetation without water) in North America, and this loss may be permanent. Science Science Magazine Climate Central Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 309
Paperback books are a better gift choice than hardcover books and DVDs from the perspectives of environmental impact and the amount of entertainment provided to the recipient. Sustainable Production and Consumption Environment Happiness Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 302
Climate change is predicted to decrease the amount of selenium (a trace mineral necessary for good health) in the soil, which could worsen the already frequent occurrence of selenium deficiency worldwide. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ScienceDaily Phys.org Environment Nutrition Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 308
Greater exposure to PM2.5 air pollutants (particles 2.5 micrometers in diameter or smaller found in smoke and haze) is associated with an increased risk of diabetes. In 2016, over 3 million cases of diabetes were associated with this type of air pollution. The Lancet Planetary Health The Atlantic Science News Environment Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 239
Recent heat and rain patterns contributed to abnormally large wheat losses in France. These climate conditions are expected to worsen and become more frequent with climate change. Nature Communications INRA Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 318
Increased housing development in or near fire-prone wildland areas in the U.S. may intensify wildfire and firefighting problems, as there are more residents to evacuate and houses to protect. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Scientific American Science News Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 374
Air pollution has negative effects on student health and school attendance in China, with higher pollution levels being linked to a greater number of absences due to respiratory illnesses. Journal of Environmental Economics and Management Environment Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 439
30% of books denying climate change published between 1982 and 2010 were self-published, 61% were written or edited by people without scientific credentials in climate science, 90% did not undergo peer review, and none were published by a university press. American Behavioral Scientist Environment Persuasion Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 396
