New research shows that there are more extremely hot days during the summer and more days that are considered extremely hot for the time of year, like abnormally warm days in the winter.Read More »Geohealth
Scientists have detected exposure to phthalates among a majority of bottlenose dolphins sampled in Sarasota Bay, Florida (2016–2017), including some with levels comparable to those observed in humans.Read More »Geohealth
Nitrogen released into the soil from thawing permafrost in the Arctic could accelerate soil carbon decomposition and alter carbon dynamics, with global implications.Read More »Geohealth
A new study simulating the effects of wildfire smoke on human health finds continued increases in wildfire activity in the continental United States due to climate change could worsen air quality over the coming decades.Read More »Biogeosciences
Evidence of exposure to phthalates, chemical compounds used in hundreds of consumer products, has been found in bottlenose dolphins in Sarasota Bay, Florida. Some phthalates have been linked to reproductive problems in humans.Read More »Geohealth
A new study found that verbal and math test scores in China dropped with reduced air quality. The effects were especially pronounced for men and elderly populations.Read More »
Researchers pinpoint more than 10,000 likely transfers of catches between fishing vessels and cargo ships at sea. Knowing where these transfers occur can help officials crack down on illegal activity.Read More »Geohealth
