Day: March 7, 2023

The Phlegraean volcanic fields just west of Naples, Italy, are among the top eight emitters of volcanic carbon dioxide in the world. Since 2005, the Solfatara crater — one of many circular depressions in the landscape left by a long history of eruptions –has been emitting increased volumes of gas. Today it emits 4,000-5,000 tons … Read more

In a new study of daily ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) across the globe, a new study has found that only 0.18% of the global land area and 0.001% of the global population are exposed to levels of PM2.5 — the world’s leading environmental health risk factor — below levels of safety recommended by Word … Read more