A century of fire suppression, combined with global warming and drought, has led to increasingly destructive wildfires in the Western United States.
Beyond the Burn: Harvesting Dead Wood to Reduce Wildfires
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Environmental Impact of Unexploded Ordnance in the Baltic Sea
The south-western Baltic Sea has about 3,000 kilograms of dissolved toxic chemicals released from unexploded ordnance, according to a new study by the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel.
Study: Extreme Heat May Speed Up Aging in Older Adults
People in neighborhoods that experience more days of high heat show faster aging at the molecular level than residents of cooler regions, say USC researchers.
Researchers Uncover Key Insights Into Co₂ Reduction Using Sno-Based Electrocatalysts
A research team has identified critical factors influencing the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2RR) using tin monoxide (SnO)-based electrocatalysts.
UC Irvine-Led Study Finds Possible Links Between PFAS Exposure and Childhood Cancers
Results underscore value of continued monitoring for drinking water contamination.
School of Rock: Properties of Rocks in Fault Zones Contribute to Earthquake Generation
Earthquakes occur along fault lines between continental plates, where one plate is diving beneath another.
