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France Is the First Country to Ban All 5 Pesticides Linked to Bee Deaths
France will take a radical step towards protecting its dwindling bee population on Saturday by becoming the first country in Europe to ban all five pesticides researchers believe are killing off the insects. The move to ban the five so-called…
It’s Not Just a Myth – EV Batteries Really Do Suffer in the Cold
It’s not just a myth – electric vehicle (EV) batteries really do suffer in the cold. That’s the conclusion from a new study undertaken by the American Automobile Association (AAA), which found when temperatures dropped to -6.5°C, the EV range…
Melting Glaciers ‘Uncovering Landscapes for First Time in 40,000 Years’
Melting glaciers in the Canadian Arctic are uncovering landscapes that haven’t been ice-free in more than 40,000 years. That’s according to new research from the University of Colorado Boulder, where scientists suggest the region may be experiencing its hottest century…
New Study Claims Climate Change Could Be Linked to Heart Defects in Newborns
Heat and pregnancy do not mix. High temps don’t just make a pregnant woman uncomfortable, the heat can actually hurt the health of her baby — and with climate change, this will probably become a bigger problem. A study in…
If We Save Forests, Will They Save the Climate?
Wе all know that forests help fight climate change by cooling the planet. Don’t they? They actually do, capturing and storing carbon from the air for centuries. But this is only part of the story. An increasing number of scientists…
US ‘to Export More Energy Than It Imports by 2020’
The US is expected to export more energy than it imports by 2020 for the first time since the 1950s. That’s according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), which suggests that is likely to happen as increases in crude oil…
Time-Saving Supersonic Airplanes Could Be a Disaster for the Environment
At least three companies are hoping to bring supersonic airplanes back into the skies, but environmental groups worry their return could mean a big increase in greenhouse gasses from aviation. The issue is expected to come to the fore next…