A new white paper on the many ways wildfires affect people and the planet makes clear that as fires become more intense and frequent, the urgency for effective and proactive fire science grows.
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Making Rechargeable Batteries More Sustainable with Fully Recyclable Components
Rechargeable solid-state lithium batteries are an emerging technology that could someday power cell phones and laptops for days with a single charge.
The Gulf Stream Is Wind-Powered and Could Weaken From Climate Change
New evidence of changes to the Gulf Stream during the last ice age could indicate additional sensitivity to future climatic changes, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
When it Comes to Carbon Collection, Quartz Rocks
Soil carbon is like a large reservoir that can keep carbon out of the atmosphere.
Groundbreaking Study Reveals Oceanic Seabirds Chase Tropical Cyclones
A new study published today in Current Biology, "Oceanic Seabirds Chase Tropical Cyclones," reveals that the rare Desertas Petrels (Pterodroma deserta), a wide-ranging seabird in the North Atlantic, exhibit unique foraging behaviors during hurricane season.
Cutting Farm Nitrous Oxide Emissions Helps Climate and Ozone Layer
Farming methods can reduce nitrous oxide emissions without slowing down the overall recovery of the ozone layer, results from new research have shown.