Copper cannot be mined quickly enough to keep up with current U.S. policy guidelines to transition the country’s electricity and vehicle infrastructure to renewable energy, according to a University of Michigan study.
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Change Likely to Aggravate Brain Conditions
Climate change, and its effects on weather patterns and adverse weather events, is likely to negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions, argue a UCL-led team of researchers.
Airborne Technology Developed at USC Brings New Hope to Map Shallow Aquifers in Earth’s Most Arid Deserts
Airborne sounding radars can perform comprehensive mapping within a few hours compared to existing in-situ methods that would take a few years.
Climate Change Is Most Prominent Threat to Pollinators
A paper published in the CABI Reviews journal has found that climate change is the most prominent threat to pollinators – such as bumblebees, wasps, and butterflies – who are essential for biodiversity conservation, crop yields and food security.
How Airborne Dust Is Helping the Southern Ocean Soak Up Our Emissions
A new study reveals the extent to which airborne dust in the Southern Ocean is fueling plankton blooms that absorb our emissions.
‘Forever Chemicals’ Found to Rain Down on All Five Great Lakes
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” have become persistent pollutants in the air, water and soil.