Search results for Sand and dust storm

Space Exploration Oct 13, 2023

A comprehensive blueprint for the settlement of Mars

Throughout the 20th century, multiple proposals have been made for the crewed exploration of Mars. These include the famed "Mars Project" by Werner von Braun, the "Mars Direct" mission architecture by Robert Zubrin and David ...

Environment Oct 10, 2023

Rainwater in cities causes more troubles than wet feet

Researchers are looking at how to tackle pollutants in urban runoff and overflowing sewers.

Environment Oct 8, 2023

Toxic storms blamed on climate change cloud Tajikistan

The air was dry and warm and the skies over Dushanbe were gray without a hint of sun during another recent toxic sand storm that enveloped the capital of Tajikistan.

Earth Sciences Jun 16, 2023

Dust in the wind: Forecasting storms with AI

Dust storms are not only a nuisance for anyone trying to keep their house spick and span, they also pose a very real health hazard and are a major ecological concern. Respiratory problems caused by breathing in dust and other ...

Earth Sciences May 31, 2023

As water levels drop, the risk of arsenic rises

When John Mestas' ancestors moved to Colorado over 100 years ago to raise sheep in the San Luis Valley, they "hit paradise," he said.

Earth Sciences May 5, 2023

Sand and dust storm research finds answers with AI and ancient knowledge

The Middle East and North African region lose about $13 billion a year because of increasing sand and dust storms. By combining learnings from artificial intelligence and 3000-year-old sustainable methods, researchers might ...

Environment Apr 2, 2023

The US leads the world in weather catastrophes. Here's why

The United States is Earth's punching bag for nasty weather.

Environment Mar 22, 2023

Dust storms cause air pollution spike across north China

Air pollution soared in Beijing on Wednesday as the Chinese capital was hit by a huge sandstorm, and dust also shrouded other parts of the country in a sickly orange haze.

Plants & Animals Mar 14, 2023

Coming soon to Florida beaches: Massive, messy and maybe record mounds of seaweed

A giant blob of seaweed, spanning 5,000 miles and weighing an estimated 6.1 million tons, threatens to blanket Florida beaches and Caribbean islands with smelly piles of decaying brown goop.

Environment Mar 13, 2023

Climate-stressed Iraq says will plant 5 million trees

Iraq's prime minister on Sunday announced a campaign to combat the severe impacts of climate change on the water-scarce country, including by planting five million palms and trees.

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