In one of the first comprehensive assessments of the fuel economy standards in the United States, Princeton University researchers found that, over their 40-year history, the standards helped reduce reliance on foreign oil producers, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and saved consumers money.
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NOAA-NASA Satellite Reveals Burn Scars from Elkhorn Fire in California
Imagery from the VIIRS instrument aboard NASA/NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite highlights the burn scars from the Elkhorn Fire in northern California on Sep. 01, 2020.
Native Desert Bighorn Sheep In Ecologically Intact Areas Are Less Vulnerable To Climate Change
In the American Southwest, native desert bighorn sheep populations found in landscapes with minimal human disturbance.
Arsenic and Selenium May Have Been More Prevalent in the Evolution of Life Than Previously Thought
A new study published in Scientific Reports has discovered that arsenic and selenium may have been more prevalent in the early evolution of life on earth than previously thought.
Beavers Appear To Help The Growth Of Brown Trout In South America
In the early 1900s, brown trout and rainbow trout were introduced to southern South America for recreational fishing and early aquaculture initiatives.
Natural Disasters Must Be Unusual Or Deadly To Prompt Local Climate Policy Change
Natural disasters alone are not enough to motivate local communities to engage in climate change mitigation or adaptation.