Energy consumption is essential for human well-being, but there is enormous inequality in energy use worldwide. The top 10% of global energy consumers use roughly 30 times more energy than the bottom 10%.
Environment
Feb 15, 2023
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The harvesting of peat moss used by gardeners and the nursery industry to improve drainage and retain water in soil contributes to climate change, according to an Oregon State University Extension Service soil scientist.
Earth Sciences
Dec 12, 2022
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After 908 days in low Earth orbit, a small package on board the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-6 has come home to the delight of some biological scientists. Soon they will open an aluminum alloy container that holds samples of ...
Space Exploration
Dec 8, 2022
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Salt marshes are a well-known carbon sink and can aid in carbon sequestration efforts. But they are also dynamic ecosystems that change with the seasons and tides.
Environment
Dec 1, 2022
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NASA is canceling a planned satellite that was going to intensely monitor greenhouse gases over the Americas because it got too costly and complicated.
Space Exploration
Nov 30, 2022
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Africa's livestock farmers are at the forefront of climate change. Images of parched landscapes littered with the carcasses of starved cattle are becoming all too familiar as droughts increase in frequency and severity. But ...
Ecology
Nov 21, 2022
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Something significant is happening in the desert in Egypt as countries meet at COP27, the United Nations summit on climate change.
Environment
Nov 14, 2022
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From record droughts to catastrophic floods, the world's worst climate hotspots are seeing a surge in acute hunger, according to an Oxfam report that called on rich nations to drastically cut their emissions and compensate ...
Environment
Sep 16, 2022
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Zebrafish dads make sure their offspring are equipped to deal with environmental challenges, University of Otago researchers have found.
Plants & Animals
Aug 30, 2022
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Replacing more car trips with bike trips can be a great way to reduce carbon emissions, but biking can be tough if you have physical limitations, have a long way to travel or just don't want to get sweaty on your way to work. ...
Social Sciences
Aug 3, 2022
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