Critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and copper are essential for an energy transition away from fossil fuels—but America's perception of their importance isn't fully understood, which can slow progress.
Earth Sciences
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The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau occupies an enormous area of Asia and is known as the Roof of the World, owing to an average elevation that exceeds 4,500 m.
Environment
Mar 12, 2025
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Climate research currently has a wide range of new tools at its disposal. This has sparked a debate about the merits of each and raised the question of which path should be taken. Five climate scientists are now calling for ...
Environment
Mar 12, 2025
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The 2019 volcanic explosion on Whakaari/White Island, which killed 22 people touring the crater and severely injured 25, is one of New Zealand's worst disasters.
Environment
Mar 12, 2025
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For years, cities have been taking on efforts to reduce their carbon footprint by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Yet little has been done to verify if such work has the intended outcome.
Environment
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An international study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres has provided new insights into global fossil methane emissions, using innovative multi-isotopic atmospheric measurements.
Earth Sciences
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A study published in the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development reveals the positive impact of community composting programs on reducing household food waste. The article, by Associate Professor Nevin ...
Environment
Mar 12, 2025
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A recent study by the RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau shows extensive pesticide contamination in the landscape of the Upper Rhine Region. The research team led by Carsten Brühl shows for the first time that synthetic ...
Environment
Mar 12, 2025
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New Delhi's air pollution is more severe than previously estimated, with particles absorbing atmospheric water vapor, leading to particulate matter levels across the city being underestimated by up to 20%, a new study reveals.
Environment
Mar 12, 2025
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Pollution by marine litter of anthropogenic origin—that comes from human activity—is currently one of the biggest environmental concerns given its increasing magnitude, especially due to the considerable amount of plastics ...
Environment
Mar 12, 2025
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