Environment

Scientists Investigate the Combined Effects of Two Combustion Technologies on the Emissions from Coal-Fired Boilers

Scientists Investigate the Combined Effects of Two Combustion Technologies on the Emissions from Coal-Fired Boilers

To meet the demand for electricity generation around the world, coal-fired power stations have long been in operation. On this front, it goes without saying…
A Road that Can Melt Snow and Ice on its Own Will Keep Drivers Safe

A Road that Can Melt Snow and Ice on its Own Will Keep Drivers Safe

It’s risky to slide around on slippery or snowy roadways. Sand and salt are useful for traction or melting ice, but using them excessively harms…
Study Provides the Most Detailed Look Yet at the Planet’s Past 11,000 Summers and Winters

Study Provides the Most Detailed Look Yet at the Planet’s Past 11,000 Summers and Winters

Scientists from CU Boulder and a global team of colleagues have analyzed Antarctic ice cores to reveal the most thorough look yet at the planet’s…
In 2021, Springtime Sunny Heat Waves Contributed to Record Snowmelt, Further Affecting the Western US’s Water Supply

In 2021, Springtime Sunny Heat Waves Contributed to Record Snowmelt, Further Affecting the Western US’s Water Supply

In addition to being beautiful, snow-capped mountains act as natural water reservoirs by forming frozen water reservoirs that slowly melt into watersheds over the spring…
A New Analysis of Climate Data Indicates that There Will be Many More Days With Rain and Snow

A New Analysis of Climate Data Indicates that There Will be Many More Days With Rain and Snow

According to a major source of data used to support the next National Climate Assessment, Americans may soon experience heavy precipitation days more frequently than…
Air Pollution Affects British Bumblebees in Several Ways Besides Only how it Affects Us

Air Pollution Affects British Bumblebees in Several Ways Besides Only how it Affects Us

Air pollution refers to the presence of harmful substances in the Earth’s atmosphere, which can have adverse effects on human health, the environment, and the…
Current Tree Species Diversity has been Influenced by Recent Climate Change over the Past 21,000 Years

Current Tree Species Diversity has been Influenced by Recent Climate Change over the Past 21,000 Years

Researchers from more than 50 research institutions from around the world, led by Aarhus University in Denmark, have evaluated how past climatic changes have affected…
It is Impossible to Approach the Climate Crisis and the Biodiversity Crisis Separately

It is Impossible to Approach the Climate Crisis and the Biodiversity Crisis Separately

The distribution of precipitation is changing, the sea level is rising, extreme weather events are increasing in frequency, the ocean is becoming more acidic, and…
Countries Where Record-Breaking Heatwaves Are Likely to Do the Most Damage, According to Global Research

Countries Where Record-Breaking Heatwaves Are Likely to Do the Most Damage, According to Global Research

A recent study has identified underdeveloped areas around the globe that are most susceptible to the destructive impacts of extreme heat. According to study from…
Clear Evidence of Human-Caused Climate Change Signal from Atmospheric Research Linked to CO2 Increases

Clear Evidence of Human-Caused Climate Change Signal from Atmospheric Research Linked to CO2 Increases

A new body of research reveals that unique signals from human activities have changed the temperature structure of Earth’s atmosphere and establishes a definite human…
Boreal Wetlands are a Major Source of Reactive Vapors in a Warming Climate, a New Study Shows

Boreal Wetlands are a Major Source of Reactive Vapors in a Warming Climate, a New Study Shows

A recent study done by the University of Eastern Finland and published in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics found that isoprene and terpenes, a class of…
Electronic Waste

Electronic Waste

Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, refers to discarded electrical or electronic devices. It is the term used to describe discarded electronic devices or equipment…
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