The University of Alaska Fairbanks released a new report this week highlighting environmental changes and extremes that impact Alaskans and their livelihoods.
‘Alaska’s Changing Environment’ — A New Report
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Chemical Structure’s Carbon Capture Ability Doubled by Oregon State University Research
Oregon State University scientists have found a way to more than double the uptake ability of a chemical structure that can be used for scrubbing carbon dioxide from factory flues.
Streams Near Farms Emit High Levels of Greenhouse Gas, Studies Find
In the upper reaches of a Minnesota watershed, the water is so full of dissolved nitrous oxide that University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign hydrologist Zhongjie Yu likens it to a soda can.
Microfiber Plastics Appear to Tumble, Roll and Move Slowly in the Environment
The first-known direct observations of the movement of microfiber plastics through a thin layer of soil-like particles show that they tend to tumble, roll and sometimes get stuck in spaces.
Climate Change Could Bring More Severe Bacterial Infections, Including in Corals
A new UBC study shows that climate warming can potentially make bacterial and fungal infections deadlier for cold-blooded animals.
Building Green and Blue Spaces, Such as Parks, in New Communities is Crucial for Cleaner Air
Surrey's Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE), working with 30 co-authors from seven countries, found that parks may be the most effective solution for reducing overall air pollution – cutting air pollution by 22% city-wide.
