A conversion to wood biomass (wood chips and pellets) by Danish district heating plants has benefited the climate and is the more climate-friendly option compared to coal and natural gas.
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Microbial Remedies Target Chemical Threats in the Environment
Across America, hazardous waste sites pose an ongoing threat to human and environmental health. The most severe cases are known as Superfund sites, of which over a thousand currently exist.
Bringing Buildings To Life
Could buildings imitate living organisms? Negin Imani has created a tool translating natural thermoregulation strategies into architectural solutions.
Holes in Greenland Ice Sheet Are Larger Than Previously Thought, Study Finds
Holes that carry surface meltwater to the base of the Greenland ice sheet, called moulins, are much larger than previously thought, according to a new study based on observation and first-hand exploration by a team including a geologist from the University of Arkansas.
How To Save Southern Right Whales From Extinction - Genetics Hold The Clue
Researchers from The University of Western Australia are part of a global team that has assembled the DNA of Southern Right Whales.
NASA Model Reveals How Much COVID-related Pollution Levels Deviated from the Norm
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, space- and ground-based observations have shown that Earth’s atmosphere has seen significant reductions in some air pollutants.