In jaw-dropping new findings, an investigation from The Guardian revealed that 98% of all Europeans are breathing unhealthy air. They learned that virtually all of the air in Europe air has levels of PM2.5, a pollutant known to have major health impacts, that exceeds recommended levels from the World Health Organization. PM2.5 is mostly put into the air during the burning of fossil fuels, and experts say the findings are a wake-up call that urgent action is needed for the continent. You can read the full report here.
Archaeologists have found the oldest wooden structure in Zambia, Africa. The pieces of joined and notched wood date back nearly a half a million years ago in the Stone Age.