Risks in globally interconnected socio-environmental systems are complex: trade, migration, climate phenomena such as El Niño, and other processes can both redistribute and modulate risks. Here we ...

Conflict and environmental risks are simultaneously on the rise globally, and these two phenomena often interact both in cause and consequence. Findings from recent studies suggest that ecological ...

Opinion: With global demand for data centers surging at an unprecedented pace, investors are evaluating risks posed by ...

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The U.S. experienced 28 weather and climate disasters in 2023, costing a total of $92.9 billion in damages, according to NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information. More than 18 million ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Oil depots spewing black smoke. Debris sinking in the Persian Gulf. Missiles pounding military sites. The Iran war ...

A joint session from the European Society of Cardiology and the World Heart Federation examined the impact of noise, climate change, and air pollution on cardiovascular disease. The effects of noise, ...

Researchers have developed a model that more accurately predicts how genetics and air pollution levels causally influence disease development. Every disease is shaped by a genetic component as well as ...

Nature and nurture both determine how likely you are to develop a particular disease. Hiroshi Watanabe/DigitalVision via Getty Images Sitting in my doctor’s examination room, I was surprised when she ...

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) enter the air from gasoline, pesticides, tobacco smoke, and thousands of other products and processes. They can increase the risk of airway problems and other health ...

Cancer occurs when genetic changes disrupt normal cell functions. These genetic mutations can be inherited; they can happen spontaneously when cells make copies of themselves; or they can be caused by ...

What environmental factors actually contribute to cancer development? And what can I do to reduce my exposure? As much as we all want to avoid consuming or breathing in dangerous chemicals and ...