Shani Mott Black Studies Scholar
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Alameda Officials Stop Cloud Brightening Study Aimed at Cooling Planet
Researchers had been testing a sprayer that could one day be used to push a salty mist skyward, cooling the Earth. Officials stopped the work, citing health questions.The New York Times - Science -
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Wildfires may be emitting more carbon and toxic chemicals than assumed, by changing soil composition: Study
Wildfires may be releasing more planet-warming carbon dioxide and toxic chemicals than previously anticipated — by changing the composition of the soil systems that they burn, a new study has found. The charcoal-like remnants of charred wood and ...The Hill - Politics -
Weight loss drug could reduce heart attack risk by 20%, study finds
Researchers say semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, could be biggest medical breakthrough since statins. A weight loss injection could reduce the risk of heart attacks and benefit the cardiovascular health of millions of ...The Guardian - World -
People on Novo Nordisk's Wegovy maintain weight loss for up to four years, study says
The results shed light on the long-term effects of Wegovy, and could boost Novo Nordisk's case to insurers and governments to cover the costly drug.CNBC - Business