Along with hurricanes and wildfires, there's another important, but seldom-discussed effect of climate change — toxic water and sinking land made worse by groundwater drought.
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Scientists Share Lessons About the Anthropocene’s Impact on Tropical Forests
Nine articles explore impacts of ancient human societies on tropical ecosystems, revealing the importance of incorporating the paleosciences, social sciences and Indigenous traditional knowledge to solve contemporary environmental challenges.
Major Ocean Current Could Warm Greatly, New Study Reveals
A new study led by researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York found that the Kuroshio Current Extension is sensitive to global climate change and has the potential to warm greatly with increased carbon dioxide levels.
Groundwater Markets Could Promote Solutions to the West’s Water Woes
Amid historic drought and changing rainfall patterns, a groundwater market in the California desert could serve as a template for the future of water management.
Adding Foliage to Your Chicken Habitat May Help Increase Growth, Reduce Infection, OSU Study Finds
A recent study from Oregon State University’s veterinary college found that planting hedgerows in pasture-raised chicken farms may reduce heat stress to help certain chicken breeds grow faster and increase their immune response to better enable them to fight off pathogens.
AI-Driven Dynamic Face Mask Adapts to Exercise, Pollution Levels
During the coronavirus pandemic, many people have grown accustomed to wearing face masks to protect themselves and others, but that doesn’t mean the masks are always comfortable — especially during exercise.


