Research by the University says the artificial structures and reclaimed land of coastal cities are often poor surrogates for the natural environment.
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Proposed Seismic Surveys in Arctic Refuge Likely to Cause Lasting Damage
Winter vehicle travel can cause long-lasting damage to the tundra, according to a new paper by University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers published in the journal Ecological Applications.
Scientists Detect Microplastic Background Pollution in the Curonian Spit Beach
Researchers find evenly distributed microplastic representing background pollution.
NASA Finds Post-Tropical Depression Cristobal Soaking the Great Lakes
NASA’s GPM satellite gathered data on what is now Post-Tropical Cyclone Cristobal and revealed some areas of heavy rain were occurring.
Scientists Present New Method for Remote Sensing of Atmospheric Dynamics
Physicists from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have developed a new method for wind speed remote measurements.
Considering Health When Switching to Cleaner Electricity
Power plants that burn coal and other fossil fuels emit not only planet-warming carbon dioxide, but also pollutants linked to breathing problems and premature death.