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.
Search results for Sand and dust storm
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.
Environment
Nov 27, 2022
Energy-rich Qatar faces fast-rising climate risks at home
At a suburban park near Doha, the capital city of Qatar, cool air from vents in the ground blasted joggers on a November day that reached almost 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit).
