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April 16, 2017
SAMSØ, DENMARK—At the outset of an interview with a Dutch journalist, Søren Hermansen apologizes for being tired. He’s just returned to Denmark...
Exxon, Shell join Ivanka Trump to defend Paris climate pact.
As President Donald Trump contemplates whether to make good on his campaign promise to yank the United States out of the Paris climate accord,...
Sunken pleasure: California will need mountains of sand to save its beaches.
Southern California’s beaches are an essential part of the state’s identity. The sandy, blond shorelines are like Hollywood or the towering redwoods—iconic. They are...
Is Tesla really the future of cars?
As Tesla surged past Ford and General Motors last week to become the most valuable car company in the United States, here was the...
How not to transform a power grid: Lessons from Australia.
By Murray Griffin
Is your country aiming for a reliable, low-emissions electrical grid? If so, then Australia offers valuable lessons in what not to do.
Instead...
Prescribed forest fire frequency should be based on land management goals
Researchers have studied forests subjected to different frequencies of fires to determine what effects fire can have on oak forests over long periods of...
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An effective communication approach incorporating computer simulations could help people find practical means to evacuate in the event of a tsunami.
Using tropical microbes to improve the environment
Researchers are harnessing properties in tropical microbes to address a variety of environmental, agricultural and aquacultural issues.
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Researchers have identified a new mineral in the oldest solar system solids from primitive meteorites. They've named it "rubinite" after Dr. Alan E. Rubin,...
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The degree of pollution of rivers resulting from human activities is assessed using different biotic indices. The latter reflect the ecological status of a...
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