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Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple
For cattle fattened in fields instead of feedlots, the grass may be greener, but the carbon emissions are not.
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Climate change 'will accelerate' owing to decline in natural carbon storage, says study
The natural process of locking away carbon dioxide (CO2) appears to be in decline—and climate change will accelerate as a result, a University of Strathclyde study warns.
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Lakes worldwide are changing color, possibly due to human impact
Over the last 40 years, the majority of the world's lakes have changed color, according to a new study. The research team analyzed 32 million satellite observations from over 67,000 lakes. Major changes in the lake ecosystems ...
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Trust in Evanston tap water depends on gender, race, and past experiences
Most people in the United States have access to clean, affordable tap water, yet many still choose to drink bottled water at home for reasons including the perception of contaminants, unpleasant taste or smell, and a distrust ...
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Addressing the needs of vulnerable populations unable to move away from climate risk areas
People in informal settlements, urban deprived areas, refugee camps, prisons, and war zones can be particularly vulnerable to climate threats and natural hazards. A new study, led by IIASA researchers, explores how policymakers ...
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'More and faster': UN calls to shrink buildings' carbon footprint
Countries must move rapidly to slash CO2 emissions from homes, offices, shops and other buildings—a sector that accounts for a third of global greenhouse gas pollution, the United Nations said Monday.
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Toll from US weekend tornadoes rises to at least 40
The death toll from tornadoes and violent storms that ravaged the central and southern United States over the weekend has risen to at least 40 people, with dozens more injured, local authorities said.
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How the EPA's environmental about-face could upend California's climate efforts
The Environmental Protection Agency's plan to repeal or weaken more than two dozen regulations could deliver a direct blow to California policies on air and water quality standards, electric vehicle initiatives and efforts ...
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Unprecedented changes to North Atlantic winds could have major impacts on UK weather
A new study, published in Nature Climate Change, reveals that the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) could reach unprecedented magnitudes by the end of the century, leading to severe impacts such as increased flooding and storm ...
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Why are proposed deep-sea mining rules so contentious?
After more than a decade of negotiations, a new round of talks to finalize a code to regulate deep-sea mining in international waters begins Monday in Jamaica, with hopes high for adoption this year.
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'Dark oxygen': a deep-sea discovery that has split scientists
Could lumpy metallic rocks in the deepest, darkest reaches of the ocean be making oxygen in the absence of sunlight?
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Oil spill in Ecuador river brings emergency declaration
An oil spill in northwestern Ecuador has turned a river black, prompting authorities to declare an environmental emergency and order residents to ration drinking water.
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Mar 16, 2025
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At least 33 dead as tornadoes ravage central US
At least 33 people have been killed and dozens more injured when tornadoes and violent storms raked across the central United States, as forecasters warned more severe weather was expected Sunday.
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Mar 16, 2025
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Greece rides a weather 'rollercoaster'
Greece is riding a weather "rollercoaster," with weekend temperatures spiking to a record high for March, just ahead of a forecast bout of snow and frost, meteorologists said on Sunday.
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Mar 16, 2025
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Survey finds support for climate interventions is tied to both hope and worry
A global survey of more than 30,000 people in 30 countries has revealed how people around the world feel about climate change, and how those emotions relate to perceptions of and support for climate interventions that could ...
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Mar 15, 2025
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Scientists discover dynamic microbial life in coastal sediments
Bigelow Laboratory scientists have advanced an exciting method for linking the activity of individual microbes to their unique genetic code, providing the first application of the approach to sediments. Their findings were ...
Environment
Mar 14, 2025
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Smoke from wildland-urban interface fires deadlier than remote wildfires, study finds
The smoke from fires that blaze through the wildland-urban interface (WUI) has far greater health impacts than smoke from wildfires in remote areas, new research finds.
Environment
Mar 14, 2025
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A strong case for investing in climate mitigation and adaptation to avoid damage to the global economy
Investment in climate-change mitigation and adaptation to limit global warming to 2°C by 2100 would greatly reduce economic damage, and the cost of inaction is equivalent to 11% to 27% of cumulative GDP, says a report issued ...
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Mar 14, 2025
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Deep learning technique enhances lightning risk prediction for power grids
Lightning is one of the primary causes of transmission line trips, posing a significant threat to the safety of power grids. However, due to the complexity and sporadic nature of lightning, achieving accurate forecasts has ...
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Mar 14, 2025
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Using satellite data to monitor and navigate icy waters
With sea traffic set to rise in a warming Arctic, researchers are helping sailors plot a safer course through sea ice and icebergs thanks to more reliable satellite-based forecasts.
Earth Sciences
Mar 14, 2025
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