Hundreds of feet underground, in a long-dormant portion of Chiquita Canyon landfill, tons of garbage have been smoldering for months due to an enigmatic chemical reaction.
Environment
Dec 18, 2023
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Lava from Kilauea volcano is breaking out at three spots near the small Hawaii town of Pahoa.
Earth Sciences
Nov 14, 2014
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A recent study involving the University of Southampton has investigated public perception of how waste disposal sites affect residents living nearby.
Environment
May 1, 2013
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Greater Montreal announced Thursday a ban on non-biodegradable, single-use plastic bags starting in 2018, in the largest of its kind proscription in Canada, while urging other major cities around the world to follow suit.
Environment
Dec 10, 2015
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In their paper published this week in Geosphere, authors Clara Vasconcelos, Joanna Torres, and Joana Costa point out the need for continued geoscience education on the topic of tsunamis and other earthquake-related hazards.
Earth Sciences
Apr 10, 2017
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The New York metropolitan area has seen tremendous economic growth, but many residents in rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods are struggling to afford living in the 31-county, tri-state region, University of California, Berkeley, ...
Social Sciences
Apr 11, 2019
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The characteristics of walkable neighbourhoods have been explored for their associations with perceived crime risk and fear of crime in Perth's new suburban housing developments.
Social Sciences
Oct 8, 2013
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Researchers at the University of North Texas have found that two oak tree species, post oak and live oak, that are widespread across the U.S. South remove black carbon from the urban atmosphere. The findings may offer a natural ...
Environment
Sep 6, 2019
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Melting glaciers, rising sea levels, global warming and violent storms: the effects of climate change are well documented. But a growing weather trend that has caused much concern is storm clustering – when three (sometimes ...
Environment
Mar 12, 2019
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The Fraser River estuary in British Columbia is home to 102 species at risk of extinction. A new study says it's not too late to save these species if action is taken now.
Plants & Animals
Nov 27, 2020
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