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Researchers address new ways to assess risks and evaluate fire fighting effectiveness.
Many ventilation systems may increase risk of COVID-19 exposure, study suggests
Ventilation systems in many modern office buildings, which are designed to keep temperatures comfortable and increase energy efficiency, may increase the risk of exposure...
Vessel noise present year-round at Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary
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Volcanic ash could help reduce CO2 associated with climate change
Scientists investigating ways of removing carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases from our atmosphere believe volcanic ash could play an important role.
Are China’s pollution remediation efforts making the planet warmer?
A 10-year effort by China to improve air quality and reduce pollution-related health risks has caused warming in areas across the northern hemisphere, according...
Untapped potential exists for blending hydropower, floating solar panels
Hybrid systems of floating solar panels and hydropower plants may hold the technical potential to produce a significant portion of the electricity generated annually...
Using microbial information to inform global climate change models
Researchers have tackled a problem that has challenged scientists for more than a decade. The findings from which may have important implications for understanding...
The key to lowering CO2 emissions is made of metal
Researchers produce malic acid, which contains 4 carbon atoms, through artificial photosynthesis by simply adding metal ions like aluminum and iron. This solves a...
Potential for natural forest regrowth to capture carbon
A major new study that maps potential aboveground carbon accumulation rates for forest regrowth across the globe.
Evolution of pine needles helps trees cope with rainfall impact
If you have been surrounded by the sight and smell of pine trees, you may have taken a closer look at the needles and...
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