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Covid-19 Pandemic Could End Coal For Good

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 Science ConnectedCoal, Economy, fossil fuels, renewable energy, solar energy, solar power

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a horrific toll on human lives, there is at least one bright spot: a global drop in carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels like coal and oil.

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Agricultural Emissions Could Upset Climate Goals

February 8, 2021February 10, 2021 Science Connectedagriculture, climate change, emissions, farming, Greenhouse Gases, land use, Paris Climate Agreement

Digging in the ground impacts the atmosphere. Changes in land use have driven emissions, which in turn have contributed to climate change.

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Making a Difference for Air Quality in Pakistan

January 29, 2021January 19, 2021 SciStarter

Air pollution kills hundreds of thousands of people every year in Pakistan, yet no one was monitoring air quality. Now a group of citizen scientists is prompting change.

Migratory birds like this Common Redpoll consume both plants and seeds.

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Some Migratory Birds Move as Vegetation Changes

January 4, 2021February 5, 2021 Science Connectedclimate change, migration, migratory birds, phenology, vegetation

How is climate change affecting migratory birds? A team of researchers offers an explanation.

Environment

The environmental impact of pet food

November 18, 2020November 10, 2020 Science Connectedcats, dogs, environment, food, pets

What is the environmental paw print of pet food? Larger than you may think! It takes an area twice the size of the UK to produce dry food for cats and dogs.