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There is a common belief that prescribed burning, thinning trees, and clearing underbrush reduce risks of the severity of future fires. 

Over a foot of rain fell on parts of South Dakota and Iowa in late June 2024, sending water over the banks of rivers.

Fertilizers manufactured from the sludgy leftovers of wastewater treatment processes can contain traces of potentially hazardous organic chemicals, according to a new study by Johns Hopkins University researchers.

Trials have shown that adding relatively small amounts of biochar to soil can significantly increase the amount of nutrients essential for crop growth, boosting crop yield.

Iceland’s ongoing volcanic eruptions may continue on and off for years to decades, threatening the country’s most densely populated region and vital infrastructure, researchers predict from local earthquake and geochemical data.