Unsustainable irrigation and drought have emptied nearly all of the Aral Sea’s water since the 1960s, causing changes extending all the way down to Earth’s upper mantle, the layer beneath the planet’s ...

In a recent study published in Nature, researchers assessed the global human impact on biological communities. Human activities could lead to changes in biodiversity composition across various ...

While it was already known that human activity changes the environment, Phys.org reported that a recent study, published in the journal Science, has shown the effect of human activity on animal ...

Marine ecosystems are under high demand for human use, giving concerns about how pressures from human activities may affect their structure, function, and status. In Europe, recent developments in ...

A professor analyzes the conflicting impacts of human activities on extreme spring droughts. Earth and environmental scientists reported that as human socio-economic activities increase, greenhouse ...

A large-scale study led by the University of Jyväskylä revealed that human activity is consistently changing the ecosystems ...

Whether it’s a walk in the park, hike in the forest or tending to a backyard garden, there’s ample subjective and scientific evidence that being in nature can have beneficial effects for us, from ...

Because they are persistent, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are also known as 'chemicals for eternity'. They can lead to liver damage, thyroid disorders, obesity, hormonal disorders, and ...

Wildfires are becoming increasingly destructive across the U.S., as the country is seeing in 2024. Research shows wildfires are up to four times larger and three times more frequent than they were in ...