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Energy-efficient construction materials work better in colder climates, say researchers
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Study links adoption of electric vehicles with less air pollution and improved health
A team of researchers have now begun to document the actual impact of electric vehicle adoption in the first study to use real-world data...
Evolution of wheat spikes since the Neolithic revolution
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Water crises due to climate change: more severe than previously thought
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Small isolated wetlands are pollution-catching powerhouses
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Forest trees find a new watery ‘sweet spot’ when CO2 is high
Trees living in conditions where the carbon dioxide (CO2) has been artificially elevated are likely to become more efficient in conserving water.
Mapping Mexico’s dengue fever hotspots
Scientists have analyzed data from Mexico's Ministry of Health to identify dengue fever hotspots. Working with epidemiologists at the University of North Texas and...
Wildfires are increasingly burning California’s snowy landscapes and colliding with winter droughts to shrink...
A research team examined what happens to mountain snowpacks when sunny, midwinter dry spells occur in forests impacted by severe wildfire.
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