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A new study reveals that reducing soot emissions from aircraft may not lessen the climate-warming impacts of contrails, indicating more research is needed.
A study has found that meltwater lakes at the edge of the Greenland ice sheet are accelerating glacier flow, contributing to global sea-level rise.
A new study reveals declining emissions of pollutants in Salt Lake City over two decades, indicating improvements in air quality driven by emission standards and vehicle technology.
Researchers have uncovered evidence that spikes in ocean phosphorus may have significantly contributed to two major marine extinctions in Earth's history.
A new study reveals that farmland abandonment due to the Syrian civil war has unexpectedly allowed groundwater aquifers to recover, causing the land to uplift.
Climate change is causing more nitrate pollution in drinking water near farms, particularly affecting Iowa's largest city.
A new study reveals that a Wisconsin-sized area of Alaskan permafrost is thawing, significantly impacting Arctic rivers and global climate.
Experts warn that unprecedented March heat has left snowpack levels at record lows across the American west, posing significant risks for water supplies.
The US government panel has exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act, raising concerns for endangered species like the Rice’s whale.
The Great Lakes region is set to host next-generation hydroelectric generators amid rising electricity demand and costs in the U.S.
Recent studies using Landsat data uncover significant changes in water levels of global reservoirs, raising concerns about freshwater resource management.
Recent studies using Landsat data reveal significant global changes in reservoirs, tracking water loss and gain from 1984 to 2022.
A new study predicts that climate change could lead to nearly one in three Americans living in areas with routinely unhealthy air by 2100, affecting around 100 million people.
A US government panel has exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from endangered species protections, prompting fears for the endangered Rice's whale and other marine life.
New research from Charles Darwin University emphasizes the potential benefits of circular economies for community development, highlighting jobs creation, local economic strengthening, and improved public health.
Scientists at Shedd Aquarium successfully raised a juvenile warty frogfish, a milestone that may provide insights for breeding other marine species in captivity.
A new study explores how the EU's emissions trading system can be adapted to incentivize large-scale carbon dioxide removal, potentially supporting the bloc's climate targets by 2050.
A new study highlights that as global temperatures rise, water resources are increasingly reliant on extreme rainfall events, posing challenges for agriculture and water management.
President Trump is implementing measures to revoke protections for endangered species in the Gulf of Mexico under the guise of national security, which critics argue could endanger multiple species.
The Great Lakes region is set to host next-generation submersible hydroelectric technology as electricity demands grow, providing a potential solution for rising energy costs.