Two types of human-associated bacteria and three types of human viruses were detected in Milwaukee streams within the Menomonee River watershed, according to a recent study led by the U.S. Geological Survey.
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How to Fight Climate Change in Agriculture While Protecting Jobs
Agriculture has become a carbon-intensive endeavour.
Intense Drought In The U.S. Southwest Persisted Throughout 2018, Lingers Into The New Year
As part of their year-end national climate recap, the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information reported on the stubbornness of extreme drought in the U.S. Southwest and Four Corners region in 2018.
Biodiversity Loss Is Endangering Food Security, UN Warns
Global loss of biodiversity is threatening the security of the world’s food supplies and the livelihoods of millions of people, according to a new report by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Forest Fires Stunt Growth, Cause Permanent Loss of Human Potential
Forest fires are more harmful than previously imagined, causing stunted growth in children who were exposed to smoke while in the womb, according to new research from Duke University and the National University of Singapore.