Sugarcane is the world’s largest crop by biomass yield, providing 80 percent of the sugar and 40 percent of the biofuel produced worldwide.
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Wildfire Smoke Killed More Than 50,000 Californians Over a Decade
A new study finds that more than 50,000 Californians died from exposure to wildfire smoke over a little more than a decade.
Earth and Space Share the Same Turbulence
In a paper published in Geophysical Research Letters, researchers have discovered that the turbulence in the thermosphere exhibits the same physical laws as the wind in the lower atmosphere.
Frozen? Let It Melt With Efficient New Deicer Friendly to the Environment
The dangers of frozen roads, airplane engines, and runways are well known, but the use of commercial deicers often means short-term safety over long-term environmental degradation.
In a Significant First, Researchers Detect Water Frost on Solar System’s Tallest Volcanoes
A research team unveiled that Mars’ Tharsis volcanoes have on and off patches of water frost, challenging previous assumptions about the Martian climate and helping shed light on how water behaves on the planet.
Climate Crisis Puts Australia’s Ski Industry on Slippery Slope, but Not All Hope Is Lost
Australia’s ski industry is at risk of major disruptions and shorter seasons if the current level of climate pollution continues, according to new modelling from Protect Our Winters Australia (POW) and The Australian National University (ANU).