The risk of fatal heatwaves has risen sharply over the past 20 years.
Heatwaves Are Becoming More Frequent and More Deadly
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Soils Forming on the Branches of Trees Are an Overlooked Forest Habitat
In certain trees, soils can form along branches and can support varied plant and animal life.
New Study Examines Historical Drought and Flooding on the Amazon River
Extreme floods and severe droughts on the Amazon River have occurred more frequently in the last 40 years.
Stormwater Biofiltration Increases Coho Salmon Hatchling Survival
A relatively simple, inexpensive method of filtering urban stormwater runoff dramatically boosted survival of newly hatched coho salmon in an experimental study.
Sweet Corn Yield at the Mercy of the Environment, Except for One Key Factor
A new analysis from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has identified the top factors accounting for yield variability in processing sweet corn (used for canned and frozen products), including one within the control of processors.
Could Microplastics in Soil Introduce Drug-Resistant Superbugs to the Food Supply?
Like every industry, modern farming relies heavily on plastics.
