World’s Largest Iceberg A23a Grounds Near South Georgia, Raising Wildlife and Environmental Concerns

The world's largest iceberg, A23a, has come to a standstill near South Georgia, a critical wildlife habitat in the South Atlantic. The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) confirmed on March 4…

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WHO EMRO | Address by Dr Hanan Balkhy Regional Director WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region at the inauguration of the poliovirus environmental surveillance diagnostic laboratory, Oman | News

13 February 2025 Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to join you in inaugurating the Poliovirus Environmental Surveillance Diagnostic Laboratory at the National Polio Laboratory in…

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Bio-Based Fibres Might Be A Bigger Environmental Threat Than Plastics, New Study Finds

A recent study has suggested that bio-based fibres, often marketed as environmentally friendly replacements for plastics, may pose greater ecological threats than previously assumed. Conducted by the University of Plymouth…

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Space Debris Accumulation in the Stratosphere Threatens Major Environmental Risks

The growing presence of satellite debris in Earth's atmosphere has raised significant concerns among scientists about its potential environmental consequences. With over 10,000 active satellites currently orbiting the planet—a figure…

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Environmental Impact of ISS Deorbit in 2031 Raises Concerns on Oceans and Atmosphere

The scheduled deorbit of the International Space Station (ISS) in 2031 has raised questions regarding potential environmental impacts. The 450-tonne orbital outpost, which has experienced issues such as coolant leaks…

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