Stories of mass poisoning incidents of livestock due to toxic grasses made headlines especially overseas.
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Some Polar Tipping Points ‘Already Passed’
Some tipping points that will cause vast quantities of polar ice to reach the ocean have already been passed, a top climate scientist says.
Toxic Chemicals Hindering the Recovery of Britain’s Rivers
Toxic chemicals from past decades could be hindering the recovery of Britain’s urban rivers, concludes a recent study by scientists from Cardiff University, the University of Exeter, and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.
How Roads Can Help Cool Sizzling Cities
Special permeable concrete pavement can help reduce the “urban heat island effect” that causes cities to sizzle in the summer, according to a Rutgers-led team of engineers.
Icy Waterfalls Are Roaring as a Heat Wave Sizzles Greenland
When Jason Gulley steps off the plane Thursday in Ilulissat, Greenland, he’ll be packing rubber waders along with his down parka and cold-weather sleeping bag.
High Insulin Production May Contribute to Pancreatic Cancer
UBC scientists have demonstrated for the first time a causal link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer.
