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The Vital Role of Mangroves: How These Coastal Trees Benefit Our World

Ever wondered how those incredible mangrove forests impact our world? Mangroves, with their unique red mangroves and sprawling mangrove swamps, aren’t just stunning to look at—they’re essential to our ecosystem.  These remarkable mangrove trees protect coastlines from erosion, improve water quality, and provide a crucial habitat for countless species.  But what role do they play […]

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Walking in summer

The Planet Just Endured Its Hottest Summer Ever — Again

So, 2024 had the hottest summer ever recorded, officially, that is. And guess what? It was the second time in a row we broke this unfortunate record. The heat between June and August wasn’t just a little warmer—it was the hottest period since global records began in 1940, according to new data from Copernicus, Europe’s

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Tiny plastic particles

Microplastics Are Now in Our Brains – Here’s How They Got There

It’s official: We’ve got plastic in our brains. Yep, you read that right. Tiny, almost invisible shards of plastic, also called microplastics, are making their way into our bodies, and yes, even into our brains.  A recent study found that human brain samples collected earlier this year contained more microplastics than samples collected just eight

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