A new study, lead by researchers at Stockholm university and published in Science Advances, now demonstrate that the amount of methane presently leaking to the atmosphere from the Arctic Ocean is much lower than previously claimed in recent studies.
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Bats Inspire Detectors to Help Prevent Oil and Gas Pipe Leaks
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Study: Swath Of Natural Habitat Larger Than The UK Will Be Urbanized By 2030
Critical knowledge gaps on habitat loss in lower-income countries were also revealed by research co-authored by a Texas A&M geographer.
Trees Might Be “Aware” of Their Size
Trees are known for their great, but not unlimited, trunk height and diameter.
In Cuba, Cleaner Rivers Follow Greener Farming
First joint Cuba/U.S. geology team in half-century discovers Cuban fertilizer pollution far lower than Mississippi River—model for global agriculture.
Creating Safer, More Eco-Friendly Petrochemical Plants
A new algorithm developed by Texas A&M researchers can help engineers select optimal designs that maximize profit while lowering hazardous impacts.