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Scientists have uncovered new evidence showing that certain fungi play a surprising role in influencing weather patterns by releasing microscopic particles into the atmosphere that help clouds and rain form. Many fungi eject huge numbers of spores into the air, especially in humid forests and tropical ecosystems. Researchers found that some of these spores contain […]

Scientists and public health experts are increasingly warning that protecting forests is not only an environmental priority but also a critical investment in human health. Forests help clean the air by absorbing pollutants and carbon dioxide, regulate temperatures during deadly heatwaves, protect freshwater supplies, and reduce the spread of certain infectious diseases by maintaining balanced

Researchers have developed a new photocatalyst system capable of converting plastic waste into hydrogen fuel using sunlight and a common acidic solution similar to battery acid. The process relies on photocatalysis, where specialized materials absorb solar energy and trigger chemical reactions that break down plastic molecules while releasing hydrogen gas. Scientists say the technology could

New environmental monitoring data suggests tropical forest loss declined in 2025 after reaching record-breaking levels in previous years, offering cautious optimism for some of the world’s most threatened ecosystems. Scientists tracking deforestation through satellite imagery reported reductions in forest clearing across parts of the Amazon rainforest, Central Africa, and Southeast Asia, driven by stronger environmental

China has launched a new high-precision Earth observation satellite designed to monitor greenhouse gases with far greater accuracy than earlier systems, marking a significant upgrade in space-based climate tracking. The satellite uses hyperspectral sensing technology to detect subtle changes in sunlight reflected from Earth’s surface and atmosphere, allowing it to estimate concentrations of carbon dioxide

In Finland, work continues on the Onkalo spent nuclear fuel repository, a facility built into 1.9-billion-year-old bedrock that is set to become the world’s first operational permanent repository for high-level nuclear waste. The site, located on Finland’s west coast near the Olkiluoto nuclear power station, is designed to store spent fuel hundreds of metres underground

China has launched a new high-precision Earth observation satellite designed to monitor greenhouse gases with far greater accuracy than earlier systems, marking a significant upgrade in space-based climate tracking. The satellite uses hyperspectral sensing technology to detect subtle changes in sunlight reflected from Earth’s surface and atmosphere, allowing it to estimate concentrations of carbon dioxide

In the United States, scientists and agricultural economists are increasingly highlighting the untapped value locked in human sewage and livestock manure as a replacement for synthetic fertilisers. These waste streams contain large quantities of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—the core nutrients used in industrial agriculture. Current estimates suggest that if fully recovered and processed, they could

In tropical regions such as Brazil, ecologists are increasingly using acoustic monitoring to track forest recovery, capturing thousands of hours of environmental sound to measure biodiversity in real time. Microphones placed in regenerating forests record everything from insect stridulation and amphibian calls to bird diversity across day-night cycles. Scientists have found that these “soundscapes” often

Beneath forests, grasslands, and even some crops lies a vast living network of mycorrhizal fungi that connects plant roots in a symbiotic system often compared to a natural internet. These fungi trade minerals and water for carbon from plants, forming relationships that can extend across kilometres of soil. In mature forests, up to 80–90% of