ScienceDaily: Earth & Climate News


Sampling the deep graveyard of Earth's earliest crust

Posted: 28 Apr 2022 11:28 AM PDT

Scientists show that remnants of the roots of Earth's first crust are still present in the terrestrial mantle and contribute to magmas erupted at the surface over Earth's history.

Scientists call for cap on production to end plastic pollution

Posted: 28 Apr 2022 11:26 AM PDT

An international group of experts says the production of new plastics should be capped to solve the plastic pollution problem. The authors argue that all other measures won't suffice to keep up with the pace of plastic production and releases.