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How New Data Can Make Ecological Forecasts As Good As Weather Forecasts
When El Nino approaches, driven by warm Pacific Ocean waters, we’ve come to expect both drenching seasonal rains in the southern U.S. and drought in the Amazon.
Fresh Groundwater Flow Important For Coastal Ecosystems
Groundwater is the largest source of freshwater, one of the world’s most precious natural resources and vital for crops and drinking water.
Developers Ordered a Record-Breaking 100 GW of New Wind Capacity in 2019
Wind developers around the globe ordered nearly 100 gigawatts (GW) of new turbine capacity in 2019, a new record and a 65 percent increase over the previous year, according to data from the market research firm Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables.
Another Coronavirus Risk: America’s Dependence On Chinese Pharmaceuticals
About 80% of pharmaceuticals sold in the U.S. are produced in China. The global dependence on China for the production of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment poses a potential crisis.
New Findings of Chemical Differences between PM1 and PM2.5 Might Reshape Air Pollution Studies
Current air pollution studies largely rely upon aerosol mass spectrometers, most of which can only measure submicron aerosol (PM1) species—particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter less than 1 μm.