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Meat, spices and stimulants are key contributors to Vienna’s ‘biodiversity footprint’
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A key driver of global biodiversity loss is land use, which involves converting or modifying natural ecosystems to produce biomass for human consumption. A new study explores how land used to supply biomass to Vienna impacts biodiversity.
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Mussels exposed to polyester microfibres in seawater grow at a slower rate than unexposed mussels. This study examines whether cotton microfibres could have same impact
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Polyester microfibres in seawater have been found to slow the growth of juvenile mussels by 36%. Understanding how these ocean pollutants impact shellfish could inform regulatory measures in areas such as textile design. Microfibres of plastic and cotton are ubiquitous in the sea worldwide, and are known to be readily ingested by a range of marine organisms.
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Dredging near holiday homes is driving biodiversity loss in Finland’s archipelago
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Small-scale dredging to improve access to new second homes on the Finnish shoreline poses a threat to coastal biodiversity, which could undermine the pivotal roles these ecosystems play, according to a large-scale modelling study. Finland’s archipelago system of more than 98 500 islands is one of the most iconic in the world, and harbours great biodiversity in a complex mix of habitats.
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Air pollution to blame for one-fifth of the global burden of newborn health disorders
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In 2019, exposure to small particle air pollution (PM2.5) caused one-fifth of the global burden of neonatal disorders. New research suggests the impact from ambient (outdoor) pollution is rising – especially in lesser developed regions. Neonatal disorders bring a huge economic and medical burden; of the 135 million infants born globally in 2019, 2.42 million (1.79%) died within 28 days of birth.
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Distance and communication style affect usage of a battery disposal scheme
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Various factors influence participation in recycling actions. This study of a battery disposal scheme reports higher participation where households are near drop-off points and where information about wastage is provided using metaphors. Safe and sustainable disposal of technical and electronic waste is important as it can contain hazardous substances including lead, mercury and acids.
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