Clear skies over the Rocky Mountains helped a temperature inversion to form, which in turn led to cloud-filled valleys.
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Seeing the COVID-19 Pandemic from Space
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), an air pollutant, decreased significantly over urban areas during the pandemic.
Salt-Tolerant Bacteria With An Appetite For Sludge Make Biodegradable Plastics
Using a bacterial strain found in mangroves, Texas A&M researchers have uncovered a low-cost, sustainable method for producing bioplastics from sewage sludge and wastewater.
November and 2020 Year to Date Rank 2nd Hottest on Record for Globe
The planet outdid itself last month, as November 2020 ranked second hottest on record, overtaking November 2019 for the No. 2 spot.
Applying Compost to Landfills Could Have Environmental Benefits
Many people think of composting organic matter as a way of keeping solid waste out of landfills, but a new study from North Carolina State University finds there can be significant environmental benefits associated with using compost at landfills.
Ocean-Going Robots Effective at Surveying Pollock
This may be the first time data collected using uncrewed surface vehicles were used to help produce an annual estimate of abundance for a commercial fish stock.
