Older wildfire smoke plumes can affect climate
Aerosols carried in wildfire smoke plumes that are hundreds of hours old can still affect climate, according to a new study.
Study examines disparities in air pollution affecting American Indian communities
New research highlights disparities in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) trends between American Indian (AI) and non-AI populated U.S. counties. PM2.5 is one of several...
Rewriting the history books: Why the Vikings left Greenland
One of the great mysteries of late medieval history is why did the Norse, who had established successful settlements in southern Greenland in 985,...
Targeted demand response reduces price volatility of electric grid
Demand response, a measure taken to reduce the energy load in response to supply constraints, within the Texas electric grid has been a topic...
New study of Yellowstone National Park shines new light on once hidden details of...
Those who have visited the park may have asked themselves, 'Where does all the hot water come from?' A study now provides stunning subsurface...
Going door-to-door to save Egypt’s pumpkins and address global food insecurity
How does one help save an iconic, nutritious Egyptian crop that will help meet the food security challenges resulting from climate change? An international...
Neighborhoods feeling the heat as medium density housing robs suburbs of street and garden...
Researchers are calling for new national planning policies to mandate the inclusion of trees in any future housing developments and architectural designs.
Firefighters’ risk of irregular heartbeat linked to number of on-the-job fire exposures
The more fires they respond to, the higher the risk of atrial fibrillation or AFib -- a common irregular heart rhythm -- among firefighters,...
New type of ultraviolet light makes indoor air as safe as outdoors
A new type of ultraviolet light that is safe for people destroyed more than 98 percent of airborne microbes in a room within five...
Lack of transparency over cost of conservation projects hampers ability to prioritize funds for...
A new study has found that costs of conservation projects are rarely reported, making it difficult for others to make decisions on the most...
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