The Water Level of “Lake Biwa” in Japan has Dropped, Which May Cause a Water shortage in the Kansai Region EDITORDecember 26, 202301.9K views Japan’s largest freshwater lake “Lake Biwa” has been affected by drought and a drastic drop in rainfall in the Kinki region in the past six months, and the lake level has continued to drop. The drop in water levels has changed the lake’s landscape and affected the livelihoods of surrounding fishermen. If the water level continues to drop, it may trigger a water shortage crisis in the Kansai region. Read more
Scientists Link Better Air Quality to Lower Dementia Risk in Elderly Women EDITORDecember 18, 202301K views The significance of air quality has been underscored by a recent study conducted in the United States. The research indicates that enhancing air quality holds the potential to diminish the… Read more
Living in Areas with High Air Pollution Increases the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease EDITORNovember 10, 202301K views Every year, 6.7 million people worldwide die from diseases caused by air pollution. The World Health Organization (WHO) classified outdoor air pollution as a human carcinogen in 2018. Increasing evidence… Read more
WMO Warns: Serious Imbalance in the Global Water Cycle is Happening Now EDITOROctober 30, 202301.7K views The United Nations World Meteorological Organization recently issued a warning. The report mentioned that global climate change has seriously affected the balance of the water cycle, and more than half of the water catchment areas have deviated from normal. Drought occurs in some areas due to excessive dryness. In some areas, heavy rains have occurred, causing floods and leading to threatening ecological crises. Read more
Climate Change Threatens to Reduce Frog Numbers EDITOROctober 15, 202301K views Do you know how many species there are in the world? There are more than 8,000 biological species in the world. Since 2004, 4 species have been declared extinct. Amphibians… Read more
A Pet Vegetarian Diet Can Reduce Carbon Emissions by 25% EDITOROctober 12, 202301K views To make dog and cat food, the world emits approximately 64 million tons of carbon every year, which is more than the carbon emissions of 13 million cars. Scientists believe… Read more
Top 10 Most Environmentally Friendly Countries in the World in 2022 EDITORSeptember 21, 202301.3K views According to the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) published every two years, Denmark stands out among 180 countries as the most environmentally friendly country in the world. Miami, FL (Merxwire) –… Read more
Global Warming Crisis: Half of Glaciers in The World will Disappear Before The End of This Century EDITORSeptember 11, 202301.5K views The latest research shows that global glaciers are under strong threat due to global warming. If the average temperature of the earth increases by 1.5 degrees Celsius, more than half of the glaciers will disappear before the end of this century. In addition to affecting water resources, it will also affect the freshwater supply for 2 billion people, causing serious damage to the ecology. Read more
Environmentally Friendly Straws May not be As Healthy As You Think EDITORSeptember 8, 202301.8K views Scientists have shown that global plastic pollution is approaching an irreversible tipping point. Recycling and cleaning technology alone are not enough. Only by reducing use can we effectively control plastic… Read more
New Study Found Costa Rican sloth fur may Harbor Superbugs Solution EDITORAugust 16, 202302.5K views In recent years, due to improper treatment or overuse of antibiotics, bacteria and microorganisms have continued to evolve, becoming resistant to existing antibiotics, and then evolving into “superbugs” that cannot be resisted. Scientists have discovered that sloth fur may harbor antibiotic-producing bacteria, which may provide a solution to the crisis. Read more