Permafrost — ground that has been permanently frozen for two or more years — makes up a large part of the Earth, around 15% of the Northern Hemisphere.
Monitoring Arctic Permafrost with Satellites, Supercomputers, and Deep Learning
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Forest Fires Increasingly Affecting Rivers and Streams – For Better and Worse
Forest fires can have a significant effect on the amount of water flowing in nearby rivers and streams, and the impact can continue even years after the smoke clears.
U.S. Flood Damage Risk Is Underestimated
In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers used artificial intelligence to predict where flood damage is likely to happen in the continental United States, suggesting that recent flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency do not capture the full extent of flood risk.
Sharp Decline in Basking Shark Sightings in California
The second biggest fish in the ocean is increasingly hard to find.
Electrifying Motorcycle Taxis in Kampala, Uganda, Shows Air Pollution Benefits
In a new University of Michigan study, researchers set out to understand the air pollutant emissions impacts of electrifying motorcycle taxis in Kampala, Uganda.
Swiss Population in Favour of Strict Food Waste Rules
ETH researchers have shown that the Swiss population is willing to pay more to reduce food waste.
