Three Decades of Data In Bangladesh Show Elevated Risk of Infant Mortality In Flood-Prone Areas
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 5 December 2023
A 30-year study found 152,753 excess infant deaths in Bangladesh linked to living in flood-prone areas, with higher risk during rainy months. Results highlight long-term health impacts of recurring climate hazards.
Keywords: Bangladesh, infant mortality, floods, climate change, public health, long-term impacts, extreme weather
Ecosystem Benefits to Humanity Expected to Decline by Nine Percent by 2100
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 18 December 2023
By 2100, climate change may cause a 9% global loss of ecosystem services, cutting GDP by 1.3% on average. Poorer nations face 90% of damages, highlighting climate-driven inequality and the need for nature-focused policies.
Keywords: natural capital, ecosystem services, GDP, climate change, inequality, forests, biodiversity
Second Seafloor Survey of Dumpsite off Coast of Southern California Completed
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 5 January 2024
Scripps scientists mapped 350 km² of seafloor in San Pedro Basin, finding WWII-era munitions, barrels of DDT waste, old vessels, and whale falls. Research aims to assess pollution impacts, seafood safety, and potential bioremediation.
Keywords: San Pedro Basin, DDT dumping, munitions, seafloor survey, Scripps Oceanography, whale falls, bioremediation
