As rain vanishes, Guatemalans learn to use every drop of water
As rain becomes ever scarcer in northern Guatemala, communities are learning how to carve out makeshift irrigation canals and purify their water to conserve every last precious drop.
As rain becomes ever scarcer in northern Guatemala, communities are learning how to carve out makeshift irrigation canals and purify their water to conserve every last precious drop.
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Researchers in Japan have confirmed microplastics are present in clouds, where they are likely affecting the climate in ways that aren't yet fully understood.
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Knowing the potential dangers posed by storm surge and high winds before a storm hits can help coastal communities and emergency responders prepare. Visualizations showing projected storm impacts can make the complex science ...
Earth Sciences
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Austria, France, Germany, Poland and Switzerland announced their hottest Septembers on record on Friday, in a year expected to be the warmest in human history as climate change accelerates.
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By studying fossils from ancient aquatic plants, Northwestern University and University of Wyoming (UW) researchers are gaining a better understanding of how methane produced in Arctic lakes might affect—and be affected ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 29, 2023
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California has entered fall amid notably moist conditions that have left some wondering whether this year's fire season has officially fizzled.
Earth Sciences
Sep 29, 2023
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Heavy rains overnight in the northeastern United States left parts of New York under water on Friday, partially paralyzing subways and airports in America's financial capital.
Environment
Sep 29, 2023
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Clay. It's been used for centuries to make pottery, decorative beads, and earthen houses. And it has a firm spot in many beauty regimes.
Earth Sciences
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Australia's plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 relies heavily on carbon credits.
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