Deadly Fungi on the Rise Worldwide as Climate Warms, Study Finds

Deadly Fungi On The Rise Worldwide As Climate Warms, Study Finds

Thanks to global warming (cheers, climate change), certain deadly fungi are growing faster, spreading wider, and showing up in places they’ve never been before. Europe? Yep. Australia? Uh-huh. And parts of the U.S. aren’t off the hook either. Experts are now sounding the alarm: the hotter the planet gets, the more these dangerous spores thrive. … Read more

Earth’s Ice Melt Accelerating Faster Than Previously Estimated Study Finds

Earth’s Ice Melt Accelerating Faster Than Previously Estimated Study Finds

Earth’s ice sheets are melting faster than your ice cream on a summer sidewalk. A new study dropped a truth bomb — the situation is more serious than scientists believed. And no, it’s not just a slow drip, drip. We’re talking massive chunks disappearing into the ocean. The polar ice caps are losing ice at … Read more

Rising Ozone Levels Increase Risk of Heart Attack

Smog-covered city skyline highlighting the effects of rising ozone levels on air quality and health risks.

Air pollution and rising ozone levels are increasing the risk of heart attacks among young people. A study published in the GeoHealth journal found that high levels of air pollution contribute to the risk of heart attacks. However, it remains unclear how these risks vary based on demographics, types of air pollution, and types of … Read more