Five ways to know if a river is polluted—and whether it's safe to go in the water
England's rivers are in a mess. Just 14% are in good ecological condition—and that's just the ones that are regularly assessed.
England's rivers are in a mess. Just 14% are in good ecological condition—and that's just the ones that are regularly assessed.
Environment
Jun 22, 2023
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fifth Assessment Report (AR5), released just prior to an international climate convention in 2015, explicitly stated that human-caused greenhouse gas emissions were the highest ...
Environment
Jun 20, 2023
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The need for a smaller, more transportable version of ANSTO's 1,500-liter atmospheric radon-222 monitor, and with a calibration traceable to the International System of Units, prompted the team to develop a 200-liter radon ...
Environment
May 5, 2023
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Managing the benefits of nature-based solutions across climate, biodiversity and society is of critical importance for meeting targets for climate neutrality and biodiversity restoration targets. Recent studies call for research ...
Environment
Apr 27, 2023
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More than half of all people on Earth live in cities, and that share could reach 70% by 2050. But except for public parks, there aren't many models for nature conservation that focus on caring for nature in urban areas.
Ecology
Apr 4, 2023
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Urban green areas, including parks and gardens, are a fundamental part of our cities and are, on many occasions, the only contact that humans have with nature.
Earth Sciences
Mar 28, 2023
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Feeding 8 billion humans requires ingenuity and innovation. Zhenlei Xiao is an associate professor in residence in the UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources Department of Nutritional Sciences and her ...
Agriculture
Mar 24, 2023
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When do we define a piece of nature in the city as a park? And when is something a tree or shrub? It may seem obvious, but in scientific literature the definitions vary quite a bit. That makes comparisons difficult. Environmental ...
Environment
Mar 17, 2023
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Are you tired of forking out hundreds of dollars monthly on buses, trains, and light rail? You may not have to pay for those trips in the future, as more places around the world consider ditching tickets in favor of free ...
Social Sciences
Mar 13, 2023
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If you're feeling lonely, you're not alone. Loneliness is an increasingly common experience, and it can have severe consequences. People who feel lonely are at higher risk of serious health issues, including heart disease, ...
Social Sciences
Jan 25, 2023
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