Some land conservation measures unpopular among property owners
While popular with conservation groups, coastal easements that prevent development in order to protect marshland from changes brought about by climate change and rising...
Marine reserves a solution to bycatch problem in oceans
Commercial fishermen may be able to catch more of the profitable fish they want with marine reserves than without them, according to a study.
Choice of cool roofing materials can potentially impact region’s air pollution
Widespread installation of certain 'cool roof' materials in the region could slightly increase ozone and fine particulate pollution levels, scientists suggest after a groundbreaking...
Scientists improve forecast of increasing hazard on Ecuadorian volcano
Researchers have shown an increasing volcanic danger on Cotopaxi in Ecuador using a powerful technique known as Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR).
Successful guide dogs have ‘tough love’ moms, study finds
Much has been written on the pitfalls of being a helicopter parent, one who insulates children from adversity rather than encouraging their independence. A...
Small streams have a big influence on our lives
Small streams make up 70-80 percent of the total channel length of river networks, and they strongly influence downstream portions these networks. The role...
The ocean’s fastest shark is being threatened by over fishing
Study using satellite-tagged shortfin mako sharks shows mortality rates have been dramatically underestimated.
Benefits of advanced wood-burning stoves greater than thought
Advanced wood-burning stoves designed for use in the developing world can reduce air pollution more than anticipated, because gaseous emissions from traditional wood stoves...
Researchers crack the ‘Karakoram anomaly’: Why glaciers near K2 are growing in size
Researchers identify 'Karakoram vortex' and explain why glaciers near K2 are growing in size.
Extreme melt season leads to decade-long ecosystem changes in Antarctic polar desert
An abnormal season of intense glacial melt in 2002 triggered multiple distinct changes in the physical and biological characteristics of Antarctica's McMurdo Dry Valleys...
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