The use of the polymeric flame retardant PolyFR in “eco-friendly” foam plastic building insulation may be harmful to human health and the environment, according to a new commentary in Environmental Science & Technology.
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Plant Responses to Climate Are Lagged
Plant responses to climate drivers such as temperature and precipitation may become visible only years after the actual climate event.
Graphene Oxide Membranes Could Reduce Paper Industry Energy Costs
The U.S. pulp and paper industry uses large quantities of water to produce cellulose pulp from trees.
Electrical Transmission Lines Have Power to Enhance Habitat Connectivity for Wildlife
Converting the ground under electrical transmission towers into spaces for wildlife can enable fragmented populations to connect with one another, increasing local biodiversity and providing animals around the globe an important tool for adapting to climate change, a new study found.
Noise Pollution Impacting Marine Animals Worse Than Previously Thought
Anthropogenic noise pollution is plaguing our oceans and stressing marine fauna far more than previously understood, researchers concluded in a new analysis of more than 10,000 academic papers published in the journal Science.
Study: Effects of Past Ice Ages More Widespread Than Previously Thought
Cold temperatures, prevalent during glacial periods, had a significant impact on past and modern unglaciated landscapes across much of North America, according to a recent study by University of Arkansas geologist Jill A. Marshall.
