Unusually dry conditions gripped over half the contiguous United States in October 2024.
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Microplastics Increasing in Freshwater, Directly Related to Plastic Production
Microplastics have been steadily increasing in freshwater environments for decades and are directly tied to rising global plastic production since the 1950s, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary team of Penn State researchers.
Small Modular Nuclear Reactors can Help Meet US Energy and Emission Goals - If we Let Them
Interest in small modular nuclear reactors, or SMRs, is skyrocketing with tech companies including Google, Amazon and Microsoft investing in the emerging low-carbon energy technology.
Fueling Greener Aviation With Hydrogen
Despite ongoing efforts to curb CO2 emissions with electric and hybrid vehicles, other forms of transportation remain significant contributors of greenhouse gases.
Exposure to Certain Pollution Sources Harms Children’s Learning and Memory, USC Study Shows
A new USC study involving 8,500 children from across the country has revealed that a form of air pollution, largely the product of agricultural emissions, is linked to poor learning and memory performance in 9- and 10-year-olds.
Salton Sea — An Area Rich With Lithium — Documented as Hot Spot for Child Respiratory Issues
A USC study finds boys and girls living closest to the landlocked lake experience more respiratory issues than those farther away.