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It is likely that humans have been eating, drinking and breathing in plastics for years

'They're Everywhere': Microplastics In Oceans, Air And Human Body

'They're everywhere': microplastics in oceans, air and human body

US Mega Drought Makes Boating Rough On Lake Mead

Exposed rock from low water levels due to the western drought is seen at the Lake Mead Marina on the Colorado River in Boulder City, Nevada on May 5, 2022

In the 15 years since Adam Dailey began boating on Lake Mead, the shoreline has receded hundreds of meters, the result of more than two decades of punishing drought that is drying out the western United States.

Kerry Vows US To Meet Climate Goal Despite Court Setback

US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry fists-bumps a guest at the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles in June 2022

Kerry vows US to meet climate goal despite court setback

The 30 x 30 plan would see 30 percent of Earth's land and oceans become protected zones by 2030

UN Urges Ambitious Action To Protect The Oceans

UN urges ambitious action to protect the oceans

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The EU said the deal would eliminate all tariffs on its exports to New Zealand and will open markets in key sectors

EU And New Zealand Seal 'State-of-the-art' Trade Deal

EU and New Zealand seal 'state-of-the-art' trade deal

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International Asteroid Day 2022: Significance, Quotes About Impact Hazards

Experts recently ruled out an asteroid believed to impact the Earth on April 2052.

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Woman’s Sore Throat Led To Red, Scaly ‘Leopard Print’ Skin

Ireland-based nurse Ashling Armstrong initially attempted to hide the red marks but later decided to share them online.

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Scientists Discover First Pitcher Plant With Underground Traps [Watch]

"Its discovery underlines the natural richness of Borneo's rainforest," the researchers wrote.

India is struggling to meet the water needs of its 1.4 billion people -- a problem worsening as climate change makes weather patterns more unpredictable

India's Women Water Warriors Transform Parched Lands

India's women water warriors transform parched lands

On average, people worldwide consume over 20 kilos (44 pounds) of aquatic foods per year today, more than double the amount 50 years ago

Aquaculture Drives Aquatic Food Yields To New High

Aquaculture drives aquatic food yields to new high

German Finance Minister Christian Lindner has demanded the return of the country's debt brake

Germany Plans Return To Debt-limit Rules In 2023

Germany will reinstate its so-called debt brake in 2023 after suspending it for three years to cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, sources in the finance ministry said.

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‘Suffering’ Canadian Man To Have Assisted Suicide At Age 20

Eric Coulam's condition has yet to be diagnosed even after going to seven different hospitals and consulting specialists across Canada.

EU approves plan for a complete shift to electric engines in the European Union from 2035

EU Approves End Of Combustion Engine Sales By 2035

EU approves end of combustion engine sales by 2035

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Stunning Satellite Selfie Captured Using Only A GoPro [Watch]

The moon can even be seen "photobombing" the satellite's selfie.

"You cannot solve the problem of the climate crisis without dealing with the ocean ... and you can't solve the problems in the oceans without dealing with climate," US special envoy John Kerry told AFP

Oceans Key To Global Warming Fight: US Climate Envoy

Oceans key to global warming fight: US climate envoy

Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi insisted that "we don't want to go back on our (climate) commitments," but added the current energy upheaval was "an emergency"

G7 Disappoints With Fossil Fuel 'Loophole'

G7 disappoints with fossil fuel 'loophole'

G7 leaders signalled that they would seek to extricate themselves from economic dependence on China

G7 Takes Aim At China Over 'Market-distorting' Practices

G7 takes aim at China over 'market-distorting' practices

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Cannabis Users Have 22% Higher Risks For ER Visits, Hospital Stays: Study

Interestingly, the researchers didn't find "significant association" between cannabis use and respiratory-related ER visits or hospitalisation.

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Mars Rovers Have To Dig 6.6 Feet For Signs Of Past Life: Study

Current Mars rovers reportedly dig just about two inches deep.

Austria's last coal-fuelled power station, was closed in the spring of 2020

'Unimaginable': Austria Prepares To Reopen Coal Power Station

'Unimaginable': Austria prepares to reopen coal power station

Outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte's signature policy to rid the Philippines of drugs has been widely condemned and sparked an international probe into a possible crime against humanity

Duterte Unlikely To Face Court Over Philippines Drug War Killings

Duterte unlikely to face court over Philippines drug war killings

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Putting Phone In Silent Mode May Actually Increase Stress: Study

Instead of muting all notifications completely, researchers recommend that those with high FOMO customize their notifications.

At least one-third of wild fish stocks are overfished, said Kathryn Matthews, chief scientist for US-based NGO Oceana

UN Meet Sees Blitz Of Pledges To Protect Ailing Oceans

UN meet sees blitz of pledges to protect ailing oceans

Many companies have vowed to reach "net zero" by 2050, but they are advertising and lobbying for more drilling and burning of the fossil fuels that are heating the Earth's surface

'Greenwashing': A New Climate Misinformation Battleground

'Greenwashing': a new climate misinformation battleground

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Athlete With COVID-19-Like Symptoms Gets Triple Amputation, In Coma For Weeks

Former Australian Football League player Josh Hanlon thought the scratchy throat he developed back in 2018 "was just your standard sore throat."

Jeff Bezos' space tourism venture Blue Origin launches its fifth crewed capsule mission from its base near Van Horn, Texas, U.S. June 4, 2022 in a still image from video. Blue Origin/Handout via REUTERS.

Space Launches, Tourism Could Affect Climate And The Ozone Layer: Scientists

"Rockets, unlike other anthropogenic pollution sources, emit gaseous and solid chemicals directly into the upper atmosphere," the researchers wrote.

In this handout image courtesy of NASA released on November 23, 2021, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, or DART, spacecraft onboard, November 23, 2021 in California

NASA Launches Rocket From Australian Soil [Watch]

It was the NASA's first ever launch from a commercial site outside the U.S.

The Paris protest is part of a "Debt for climate" global campaign calling on G7 leaders to cancel the debts of poorer and less industrialised countries

Climate Activists Block IMF Paris Office Doors

Climate activists block IMF Paris office doors

The Tokyo area is facing power crunch warnings amid unseasonably high temperatures

Japan Swelters As Heatwave Prompts Power Crunch Warning

Japan swelters as heatwave prompts power crunch warning

Oceans generate 50 percent of the oxygen we breathe

Ailing Oceans In The Spotlight At Major UN Meet

Ailing oceans in the spotlight at major UN meet

Brussels threatened legal action after London earlier this month introduced the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill to unilaterally change trading terms for the British province

UK MPs Debate Bill To Override N.Ireland Brexit Pact

UK MPs debate bill to override N.Ireland Brexit pact

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Four Dead, Hundreds Hurt As Stands Collapse In Colombia Bullring

Four dead, hundreds hurt as stands collapse in Colombia bullring

Smokes rise from a forest fire -set and controlled by locals for farming purposes- in the Tambopata region, southern Peruvian jungle on September 01, 2019.

Long Road Ahead To Hammer Out UN Biodiversity Blueprint

Long road ahead to hammer out UN biodiversity blueprint

'The best energy is the one we don't use,' say French energy bosses

French Energy Giants Urge Consumers To Cut Back

French energy giants urge consumers to cut back

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