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Scientists have found that the 2022 eruption of an underwater volcano in the South Pacific triggered a chemical process that removed significant amounts of methane from the atmosphere. The discovery, detailed in a new study, shows how volcanic ash and seawater combined to break down the potent greenhouse gas.

May 10, 2026 由 AI 报道

A major Atlantic Ocean current system that regulates global climate has been slowing down for nearly 20 years. New research provides direct evidence of the decline across a wide area of the North Atlantic.

Researchers have developed a targeted treatment using the chemical bistrifluron to control drywood termite infestations. The approach interferes with the insects' molting process and achieved high mortality rates in laboratory tests.

May 09, 2026 由 AI 报道

Kenyan environmentalist Truphena Muthoni hugged 1,234 trees in one hour on May 8 at Jardim Botânico Brasília, provisionally breaking the Guinness World Record previously held at 1,123.

Smart plugs provide an affordable option for cutting standby power use in homes across the U.S.

May 09, 2026 由 AI 报道

The Trump administration has threatened countries supporting a proposed carbon tax on global shipping with visa restrictions, tariffs, and port fees. Despite this pressure, a slim majority of nations backed the original Net-Zero Framework at a recent U.N. meeting.