An international collaboration that includes two Oregon State University scientists says the world’s largest marine protected areas aren’t collectively delivering the biodiversity benefits they could be because of slow implementation of management strategies and a failure to restrict the most impactful human activities.
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Improved Wildfire Smoke Model Identifies Areas for Public Health Intervention
The Canadian wildfires of June 2023 exposed a large portion of the Northeastern United States to unprecedented levels of smoke.
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Tipping points in the climate system can be the result of a slow but linear development.
Researchers at University of Ottawa Boost Efficacy of Solar Panels
Solar energy is a crucial asset in the fight against climate change, and researchers at the University of Ottawa have devised a smart approach to optimize its effectiveness.
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Why Is Breaking Down Plant Material for Biofuels So Slow?
Penn State researchers have revealed how molecular roadblocks slow the breakdown of cellulose, an abundant renewable resource in plants.