All posts by Laureen Fagan
Laureen is a freelance journalist creating high-quality, informed content on international affairs, politics and technology. She is trained in conflict resolution and diversity, and has special interests in science and medical reporting, and culture and religion issues.
laureen (at) sustainability-times.com
laureen (at) sustainability-times.com
Climate poll finds ‘disconnect’ with leaders in 31 nations
Ahead of COP28, a poll of more than 24,000 people in 31 countries finds accelerating climate impacts but a 'disconnect' with their leaders.
Nanoplastics in the brain may promote Parkinson’s disease
In humans, tiny plastic particles can enter the brain. New research links their chemical action in the brain to Parkinson's disease risk.
New report finds U.S. warming faster, facing costly disaster
U.S. climate report finds $1 billion disaster happens every three weeks, and progress needs to accelerate to limit worst climate impacts.
Study on respiratory illness finds heat can mean life or death
In Spain, a new study finds heat is the key factor in whether people hospitalized for breathing problems survive their illness.
Seafood diets, nutrients threatened by rising global heat
In low-income countries across the tropics, research estimates approach 10% to 12% loss of seafood nutrients per degree of global warming.
Authors call to adapt, not despair, over Antarctic ice
Dr. Kaitlin Naughten says a West Antarctic ice melt study shows sea level rise is now "baked in." It's a call to action rather than doomism.