The Western United States is losing its glaciers.
Glaciers Becoming Smaller and Disappearing, PSU Inventory Finds
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Conversations With Plants: Can We Provide Plants With Advance Warning of Impending Dangers?
Imagine if humans could ‘talk’ to plants and warn them of approaching pest attacks or extreme weather.
New Guide to Monitoring Pollinators in Your Community
A practical guide provides advice for citizen scientists on monitoring pollinators in their local area, to encourage more people to provide much-needed data on how our insects are faring.
Water Depth is Key for Boosting CO2 Storage in Southern Peatlands
Maintaining a water level between 20 and 30 centimeters below the local water table will boost southern peatlands’ carbon storage and reduce the amount of climate-warming carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane they release back into the atmosphere during dry periods by up to 90%, a new Duke University study finds.
A Sustainable Alternative to Air Conditioning
As the planet gets hotter, the need for cool living environments is becoming more urgent.
Predicting the Sustainability of a Future Hydrogen Economy
As renewable energy sources like wind and solar ramp up, they can be used to sustainably generate hydrogen fuel.
