Throughout the history of the West, human actions have often rushed the desert — and their actions backfired.
Solar Development: Super Bloom or Super Bust for Desert Species?
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Climate Change and the 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals
As soon as the 2021 New Year’s celebrations were over, the calls and questions started coming in from weather watchers: When will NOAA release the new U.S. Climate Normals?
Northern Red Sea Corals Pass Heat Stress Test With Flying Colors
EPFL scientists are beginning to understand why corals in the Gulf of Aqaba, along with their symbiotic algae and bacteria, resist higher temperatures particularly well.
Volunteer Firefighters Have Higher Levels of “Forever Chemicals”
Volunteer firefighters — who comprise more than 65 percent of the U.S. fire service — have higher levels of “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in their bodies than the general public, according to a Rutgers study.
Previously Unrecognized Tsunami Hazard Identified in Coastal Cities
A new study found overlooked tsunami hazards related to undersea, near-shore strike-slip faults, especially for coastal cities adjacent to faults that traverse inland bays.
New Research Shows Long-Term Recovery Possible For Areas Impacted by Seagrass Die-Off
Nearly 10,000 acres of lush seagrass vanished from Florida Bay between 1987 and 1991, leading to massive ecological changes in the region near the Florida Keys.
