After our adventures in Quebec and Greenland, it was now time for our last stop in this intense season of fieldwork.
Last Stop: Tundra and Peatland Fires in the Northwest Territories
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It All Adds Up: Study Finds Forever Chemicals Are More Toxic as Mixtures
A first-of-its-kind study has measured the toxicity of several types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), better known as “forever chemicals,” when mixed together in the environment and in the human body.
Study Links Hurricanes to Higher Death Rates Long After Storms Pass
U.S. tropical cyclones, including hurricanes, indirectly cause thousands of deaths for nearly 15 years after a storm.
Cool Roofs Could Have Saved Lives During London’s Hottest Summer
As many as 249 lives could have been saved in London during the 2018 record-setting hot summer had the city widely adopted cool roofs, estimates a new study by researchers at UCL and the University of Exeter.
Study Finds Plastic Additives in the Air
Scientists have found evidence of plastic additives in the air over Southern California, including one additive that has been banned from use in toys.
Research in 4 Continents Links Outdoor Air Pollution to Differences in Children’s Brains
Outdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe.
