Urban spaces are particularly susceptible to the effects of climate change, such as heat waves, floods, and storms. But which areas of a city are affected, and how can city planners respond?
Earth Sciences
Jul 10, 2024
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What does it mean to be living through Earth's 6th mass extinction event? How does it feel to be living through one of the most calamitous events in this planet's history? And what are we supposed to do?
Environment
Jul 10, 2024
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This year, hurricane season has taken off with a ferocious, ominous start thanks to Beryl—the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded, with winds topping out at 165 mph. Beryl bulldozed the Caribbean, made its way through ...
Environment
Jul 10, 2024
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Chinese scientists have recently developed a novel method for measuring dissolved oxygen (DO) levels in the ocean and a new dataset for monitoring dissolved oxygen concentration (DOC) of global oceans.
Earth Sciences
Jul 10, 2024
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Devastating floods led to more than 175 deaths and 423,000 people displaced in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul in May. It was the state's worst natural catastrophe in almost a century, but Brazil is no stranger ...
Environment
Jul 10, 2024
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While millions of Americans vacation on beaches every year to seek out sun, sand and the sea, many might not realize how dangerous digging holes in the sand can be. In February 2024, a 7-year-old girl died after an approximately ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 10, 2024
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Urgent international cooperation is required to provide small island states and territories with the information they need to respond effectively to the existential threat of climate change.
Environment
Jul 10, 2024
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A record-breaking heat wave continued to grip the western United States on Tuesday, smashing records and endangering lives with little relief in sight.
Environment
Jul 10, 2024
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Aerosols, often emitted alongside greenhouse gases, can brighten clouds and cause significant cooling. However, the uncertainty associated with aerosol–cloud interactions (ACIs) is large and potentially significant enough ...
Environment
Jul 9, 2024
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Despite expanding legislation and increasing popularity, sustainable death care options are still relatively unknown.
Environment
Jul 9, 2024
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