To stem the tide of plastic waste exports from wealthier nations, several countries on the receiving end of these shipments are closing their borders to the practice.
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From Ancient Flooding, Modern Insights
Study uses long-ago record of Bering Strait flooding to understand how ice sheets responded to climate change.
Machine Learning Reveals Earth Tremor and Slip Occur Continuously, Not Intermittently
Cascadia findings also apply to San Andreas Fault and other earthquake zones, suggesting universal underlying physics that could someday support quake forecasting.
Breaking Down Stubborn Molecules
Researchers connect microbes in the twilight zone of the ocean with the breakdown of tough organic molecules.
Decarbonizing Your Ride for a More Stable Climate
Scientists measure the climate benefits of alternatives to petroleum fuels.