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A nighttime fishing expedition three decades ago fundamentally changed how Brazilian doctor Apolo Heringer views human health. While accompanying local fishers in the community of Raiz in southeastern Brazil, Heringer witnessed something extraordinary when their spotlight illuminated the river depths:…
A perfect storm of climate change and funding cuts is creating a public health crisis in Kenya, where rising temperatures and erratic rainfall have accelerated the spread of kala-azar, a deadly disease that kills 95% of untreated patients. The “black…
Australia’s National Party has formally abandoned its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, with party leaders describing themselves as “proud” of the decision following a recent party room meeting. Critics have condemned the move as being “profoundly out…
Imagine your body as a bustling metropolis inhabited by trillions of microscopic residents. This isn’t science fiction—it’s reality. Your skin, gut, nose, and even your eyes host vast communities of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that work tirelessly to keep you…
A comprehensive new study reveals the devastating toll climate change is already taking on human health worldwide. According to The Lancet’s annual “Countdown on Health and Climate Change” report, extreme heat alone now claims one life every minute—a 23% increase…
A groundbreaking discovery in urban ecology reveals a troubling pattern: wealthy neighborhoods consistently support greater biodiversity than low-income areas, creating what researchers call the “luxury effect.” This phenomenon has far-reaching implications for both human health and environmental equity in cities…
A comprehensive analysis of public records reveals that 100% of America’s fully operational liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals have exceeded federal pollution limits in recent years, raising serious environmental concerns as the industry prepares for rapid expansion. The troubling findings…
What if getting dirty was actually the key to better health? Finnish researchers are finding compelling evidence that exposing children to natural biodiversity—including soil, plants, and microorganisms—can significantly improve their wellbeing. At nurseries across Finland, scientists from the Natural Resources…
A shocking new investigation has revealed that nearly one-third of shark meat sold in European markets contains dangerously high levels of toxic methylmercury—often without consumers even knowing they’re eating shark at all. Marine conservation groups tested shark meat samples from…
Sand and dust storms are becoming a growing global health crisis, with increasingly powerful weather systems exposing billions of people to dangerous air pollution levels. According to recent data reported by Mongabay, approximately 3.8 billion people faced dust exposure exceeding…
