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Air Pollution Reduces Global Life Expectancy by More Than One Year, Study Finds

Air pollution shortens human lives by more than a year, according to a new study from a team of leading environmental engineers and public health researchers. Better air quality could lead to a significant extension of lifespans around the world.

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An easier way to simulate cloud cover

Take a look at the clouds, if there are any in your sky right now. If not, here are a few examples. Watch the billows, the white lofty tufts set against the blue sky.

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Fighting historic wildfires amid bad ideas and no funding

Canada's boreal region faces bigger, hotter and more frequent wildfires that are increasingly unpredictable, but lacks an investment in fire science that could help keep communities safe.

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How soccer games can help protect wildlife

A whistle blows and young men in brightly coloured jerseys race towards a soccer ball on a grassy field in Erat, a community that lies within the boundaries of Korup National Park in southwest Cameroon.

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Wildfires the cause of likely 'irreversible' permafrost thaw in Western Canada

Wildfires have caused nearly a quarter of all permafrost thaw—2,000 square kilometres—in Western Canada’s boreal peatlands over the past 30 years, according to a new University of Alberta study.

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July 2018 was 4th warmest July on record for the globe

Scorching temperatures broke heat records around the world last month, which ranked as the fourth warmest July on record.

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Oil and Gas Rigs Could Help At-Risk Corals Thrive

Man-made structures such as oil platforms can help protect sea creatures threatened by climate change and habitat loss, a study suggests.

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Living Close to Urban Green Spaces Is Associated With a Decreased Risk of Breast Cancer

The study also shows that residential proximity to agricultural areas is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.

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California Plain Shows Surprising Winners and Losers from Prolonged Drought

Study tracked how species in Southern California fared during historic drought from 2012-2015.

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Preparing for Chemical Attacks with Improved Computer Models

University of Texas at San Antonio researchers develop tools to predict the dispersal of chemical plumes, pollutants.

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