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New York City Is The Urban Heat Island Capital Of America — That Title Will Cost Lives This Summer
By Madz Dizon

NYC leads the U.S. in urban heat intensity, with infrastructure and waste heat making the city significantly hotter and more dangerous during summer months. Health risks are highest in poorer communities, while mitigation programs struggle to match the speed of rising temperatures.

Environment
Los Angeles Is Rebuilding On Poisoned Ground — Questions Persist Over Government Transparency On Toxic Soil

As rebuilding continues across fire-ravaged Los Angeles communities, concerns are mounting over potentially contaminated soil. Researchers warn that hidden toxins could threaten long-term health.
Environment
Food And Drink Packaging Waste Drives Coastal Plastic Pollution Worldwide

A global study finds food and drink packaging waste is the leading source of coastal plastic pollution, worsening marine plastic pollution and single-use plastic litter worldwide.
Animals
Bee Pollination Study Finds Bumblebee Pollen Collection As Exhausting As Flight Take-Off

A new bee pollination study reveals that bee buzz pollination and bumblebee pollen collection may require as much energy as flight take-off, highlighting the hidden floral buzzing energy cost.

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New York City Is The Urban Heat Island Capital Of America — That Title Will Cost Lives This Summer