Environment

The Developer of Massachusetts Wind Power Project Claims that Without Contract Modifications, the Project is “No Longer Viable”

The Developer of Massachusetts Wind Power Project Claims that Without Contract Modifications, the Project is “No Longer Viable”

The developer of a significant offshore wind energy project in Massachusetts has urged state authorities to put off reviewing the contract for a month, claiming…
To Predict the Onset of Drought, Plant Mechanisms may be Crucial

To Predict the Onset of Drought, Plant Mechanisms may be Crucial

Extreme climatic events, such as heat waves, cold snaps, and drought spells, have become more frequent and intense in recent years as a result of…
How Certain Sunscreens Harm Coral Reefs

How Certain Sunscreens Harm Coral Reefs

While snorkeling or swimming on vacation, the sunscreen that protects your skin may also endanger the vibrant coral reef and marine life beneath you. Learn…
Climate Changes in the Past are Connected to Early Human Habitats

Climate Changes in the Past are Connected to Early Human Habitats

The Earth’s climate has always been in flux. Since our ancestors split off from the primate evolutionary tree millions of years ago, the planet has…
Heat Waves are becoming more Common in American Rivers

Heat Waves are becoming more Common in American Rivers

Heatwaves have fueled devastating wildfires across Europe, affecting millions of people. This year has already seen heat waves in a number of countries, ranging from…
A New Approach Improves the Performance of Air Pollution Models in Health Studies

A New Approach Improves the Performance of Air Pollution Models in Health Studies

Nine out of ten people on the planet breathe air that is more polluted than the standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO). Big…
Data on Air Quality in Real-time can really Save Lives

Data on Air Quality in Real-time can really Save Lives

Individual monitoring locations or networks of connected sensors can be used by cities to assess pollution concentrations. Cities can use recent advances in air pollution…
Tools for Monitoring Antibiotic Resistance in Puerto Rican Watersheds Following Hurricane Maria

Tools for Monitoring Antibiotic Resistance in Puerto Rican Watersheds Following Hurricane Maria

Flooding and power outages caused havoc on the battered land when Hurricane Maria made landfall in September 2017, destroying Dominica, St. Croix, and Puerto Rico.…
After Hurricane Harvey, Pollution Levels in Some Areas Exceeded Lifetime Cancer Risk

After Hurricane Harvey, Pollution Levels in Some Areas Exceeded Lifetime Cancer Risk

Southeast Texas suffered damage other than floods as a result of Hurricane Harvey’s record-breaking rainfall in 2017. Heavy rains and flooding may raise the risk…
Application of Statistical Method Shows Promise in Reducing Pine Impacts from Climate Change

Application of Statistical Method Shows Promise in Reducing Pine Impacts from Climate Change

Researchers at North Carolina State University have created a new statistical model that, when applied to the populations of loblolly pine trees in the Southeast…
Using Acoustic Walls and Rubberized Roads to Reduce Noise Pollution

Using Acoustic Walls and Rubberized Roads to Reduce Noise Pollution

Sound-diffracting walls and rubberised asphalt ingredients tackle the major environmental concern of noise pollution from traffic. In cities across the European Union, noise is a…
Alaskan Snow Crab Season Cancelled Due To Dramatic Population Collapse But Causes Uncertain

Alaskan Snow Crab Season Cancelled Due To Dramatic Population Collapse But Causes Uncertain

Snow crabs are a valued treat at the dinner table and a significant source of revenue for those who capture them because they grow to…
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