Search results for bad smells

Environment Oct 17, 2023

A potentially improperly zoned, foul-smelling plant in southwest Dallas is shutting down

A plant near homes in southwest Dallas that renders animal fat into biofuel is shutting down after The Dallas Morning News found that it appears to be operating without proper zoning.

Environment Oct 2, 2023

How women's environmental action across the Global South can create a better planet

Climate change has different impacts on men and women, especially in the Global South.

Ecology Sep 14, 2023

Polar experiments reveal seasonal cycle in Antarctic sea ice algae

In the frigid waters surrounding Antarctica, an unusual seasonal cycle occurs. During winter, from March to October, the sun barely rises. As seawater freezes it rejects salts, creating pockets of extra-salty brine where ...

Other Sep 10, 2023

German circus replaces live animals with holograms

The smell of sawdust and popcorn fills the air. The clowns, acrobats and magicians are all in place.

Environment Aug 31, 2023

Amid new spills and stink, US senators request millions more to fix Tijuana sewage crisis

California's senators are urging Congress for $310 million in new emergency spending to fix the rampant sewage pollution that repeatedly flows from Tijuana to San Diego's South County shoreline.

Environment Aug 28, 2023

Can AC protect against wildfire smoke?

As climate change increases the severity and frequency of wildfires in North America, experts say many Americans are at risk of experiencing one in their lifetime. But even more may be affected by the unhealthy air quality ...

Environment Aug 25, 2023

'Animals are thirsty': Dust and bones on Turkey's shrinking lake

Shepherd Ibrahim Koc recalls his youth with fondness as he grazes cattle on a barren field that was once lush with vegetation on the edge of Turkey's largest lake.

Environment Aug 21, 2023

Seattle air quality among worst in world due to wildfire smoke

Seattle ranked as the worst city worldwide for air quality and pollution Sunday evening as wildfire smoke coated the region.

Biotechnology Aug 8, 2023

Good smells, bad smells: It's all in the insect brain

Everyone has scents that naturally appeal to them, such as vanilla or coffee, and scents that don't appeal. What makes some smells appealing and others not?

Ecology Aug 2, 2023

Leaving dog and cat feces lying around isn't just gross. It's a problem for native plants and animals, too

Dodging dog feces along the local path has become something of an Olympic sport of late. I thought I'd count path-side dog feces on my bike ride the other day and gave up after counting 30 piles in the first kilometer. It ...

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