Scorching temperatures broke heat records around the world last month, which ranked as the fourth warmest July on record.
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Oil and Gas Rigs Could Help At-Risk Corals Thrive
Man-made structures such as oil platforms can help protect sea creatures threatened by climate change and habitat loss, a study suggests.
Preparing for Chemical Attacks with Improved Computer Models
University of Texas at San Antonio researchers develop tools to predict the dispersal of chemical plumes, pollutants.
Living Close to Urban Green Spaces Is Associated With a Decreased Risk of Breast Cancer
The study also shows that residential proximity to agricultural areas is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.
July 2018 was 11th warmest July on record for U.S.
The heat was hard to beat around the U.S. last month, making it the 11th warmest July on record. And the sweltering temperatures the last three months brought the warmest May through July on record, according to scientists at NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).
California Plain Shows Surprising Winners and Losers from Prolonged Drought
Study tracked how species in Southern California fared during historic drought from 2012-2015.