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.
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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.
Jet Stream That Brought Storm Eunice has Been Getting Faster Over Last Century
New research from the University of Southampton shows that the winter jet stream over the North Atlantic and Eurasia has increased its average speed by 8% to 132 miles per hour.
A Zero-Carbon Grid Could Prevent Future Blackouts, Study Finds
A year after a severe winter storm caused widespread blackouts in Texas, the state’s power grid remains vulnerable to extreme cold.
Three in Four People Worldwide Support a Ban on Single-Use Plastics
Three in four people around the world agree with a ban on single-use plastics such as bags, straws, and water bottles, according to a 28-country survey from marketing firm Ipsos and Plastic Free July, an anti-plastics campaign.
Heat Source Melting Greenland Ice Sheet Discovered
A new study has found that the world’s second-largest ice sheet is generating huge amounts of heat.