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Oregonians Perceive Greater Risk Than Benefit From Natural Gas Export in State, OSU Study Finds
When presented with proposed natural gas export operations in the state, Oregonians are more likely to perceive the environmental and public health risks than the potential financial gains, a recent study from Oregon State University found.
Avian Influenza Reported In Texas, Monitoring Continues
Texas A&M poultry science experts advise Texans with backyard flocks to be diligent in reducing birds' exposure to the disease.
How Mountain Streams Signal Climate Change
A new tool can better assess an important but overlooked indicator of global warming: the variety of bugs, worms, and snails living in high mountain streams.
New Approach Better Predicts Air Pollution Models’ Performance in Health Studies
Nine out of 10 people in the world breathe air that exceeds the World Health Organization’s guidelines for air pollution.
NOAA Researchers Study Coral Reef Biodiversity Along Hawai'i Coast
Researchers use environmental DNA to identify the species that inhabit the coral reefs around the Big Island of Hawai'i.