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Frequency and Duration of Soil Moisture Droughts Set to Increase Under Climate Change
A new study from UKCEH scientists shows that extreme soil moisture droughts in the UK – those lasting 90 days or more - are expected to occur more frequently under climate change.
Urban Heating and Cooling to Play Substantial Role in Future Energy Demand Under Climate Change
Existing global energy projections underestimate the impact of climate change on urban heating and cooling systems by roughly 50% by 2099 if greenhouse gas emissions remain high, researchers report.
New Filtration Material Could Remove Long-Lasting Chemicals from Water
Water contamination by the chemicals used in today’s technology is a rapidly growing problem globally.
U.S. Sweltered Through Its 4th-Hottest Summer on Record
A very warm August wrapped up an extremely hot summer across the U.S., with many cities breaking all-time heat records.
Using Sunlight to Turn Two Greenhouse Gases into Valuable Chemicals
McGill University researchers have harnessed the power of sunlight to transform two of the most harmful greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals.