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Environment
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Biodegradable plastics remain a hidden source of harmful microplastics
There is an urgent need to replace fossil-derived plastics with biodegradable alternatives but do they solve microplastics’ health issues?
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Greenhouse gas emissions are warming up the planet and scientists are turning their eyes to the sky to better track them down.
Modern crop seeds are not ready for climate change
Traditional means farmers used to use for seed selection and preservation may help us cultivate more resilient food in a changing climate.
Nanoparticles disrupt placenta, potentially affecting fetal development
Nanoparticles disrupted the placenta’s secretion of biomolecules essential for blood vessel growth, hormone production, and immune function.
The rate of human-driven global warming is at a record high
Global warming caused by human action has continued to increase, even though climate action has slowed the rise in greenhouse gas emissions.
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