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Researchers Map US Power Outage Hot Spots Using AI
Amid the increasing threat of severe weather events like Hurricane Beryl and Winter Storm Uri, long-term power outages have become a significant concern. Texas residents, in particular, have faced frequent disruptions, but a newly developed tool from Texas A&M University aims to address this issue on a national scale. Researchers at the Urban Resilience AI…
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The Hidden Danger: How Wildfire Smoke Increases Ozone Levels
New research conducted by the University of Utah, in collaboration with San Jose State University and the University of Colorado Denver. has revealed a hidden danger lurking in wildfire smoke, one that significantly increases ozone levels and poses severe public health risks. This study, published in the journal Atmospheric Environment, sheds light on how wildfire…
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How Liming Agricultural Fields Can Enhance Carbon Capture and Boost Crop Yields
In a new study published in Nature Water, researchers led by Yale University have found that adding crushed calcium carbonate, or limestone, to agricultural fields can play a pivotal role in fighting climate change by removing significant amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This method also has the potential to improve crop yields, presenting…
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How Climate Change Is Driving a Shift in Nitrogen Composition in Arctic Rivers
Climate change is depriving the Arctic Ocean of critical nutrients as the region’s largest rivers deliver much less of the essential nitrogen that marine ecosystems need. This alarming trend has been highlighted in a new study led by Bridger J. Ruyle of NYU Tandon School of Engineering, which has been published in Global Biogeochemical Cycles.…
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Sustainable Development Crucial in Limiting Future Wildfire Costs, Says New Study
Climate-related wildfires are increasingly becoming a global concern, as evidenced by the recent blazes raging across the northern hemisphere. New research by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) underscores the need for sustainable development to mitigate the financial damage caused by these fires, emphasizing the profound influence of social and economic vulnerability on…
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Air Pollution Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Major Study Reveals
Long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution, including common pollutants from car exhausts, power plants and industrial emissions, significantly increases the risk of dementia. This is according to a large-scale analysis published today in The Lancet Planetary Health by a team from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge. This meta-analysis,…
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Energy-Efficient Strategies Offer 10x Health Benefits in Eastern Europe, Study Finds
According to a new study conducted by the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, adopting energy-efficient strategies could realize up to 10 times more health benefits in Eastern Europe than Western Europe. The research underscores the urgent need for targeted energy policies that not only address…
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New Study Unveils Breakthrough Climate Solutions for Agricultural Carbon Markets
In a significant step towards improving agricultural carbon markets, researchers at Michigan State University have developed a more accurate and scalable system for measuring climate benefits from regenerative agriculture practices. The research, led by agricultural systems scientist Bruno Basso, aims to solve the problem of setting accurate baselines for carbon credit calculations. Current systems often…
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New Study Reveals Surprising Source of Accelerated Global Warming
One of the most pressing mysteries in climate science — why Earth has warmed faster over the last 15 years — might have a surprising answer. Cleaner air in East Asia, especially in China, could be driving this accelerated warming, according to a groundbreaking international study published in Communications Earth & Environment. The research, conducted…
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Sewage Spills and Coastal Winds Could Be Spreading Airborne Microplastics, Study Finds
Coastal towns and cities may be facing an invisible yet potentially hazardous threat: airborne microplastics. A new study led by marine scientists, human health experts and big data specialists from the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory has revealed that a combination of sewage overflows and coastal winds could be sending billions of airborne…
