The amount of ice flowing from the Antarctic glacier has doubled in the span of three decades, and scientists think it could undergo even more dramatic changes in the near future.
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Space Key to Wetland Conservation
Wetlands worldwide are vanishing at an alarming rate. New maps produced by ESA’s GlobWetland Africa project show how satellite observations can be used for the effective use and management of wetlands in Africa.
Testing Seawater of the Future? A Study at Whakaari/White Island
University of Otago scientists are leading research into the possibility that the shallow submarine vents off New Zealand’s volcanic Whakaari/White Island could provide a natural laboratory to study the impacts of future climate change on our oceans.
Understanding Long Island Sound’s ‘Dead Zones’
New research provides insight into the "dead zones" that appear in Long Island Sound in the summer.
Treating Wastewater With Ozone Could Convert Pharmaceuticals Into Toxic Compounds
With water scarcity intensifying, wastewater treatment and reuse are gaining popularity. But some methods for killing microbes in wastewater create disinfection byproducts (DBPs) that could be harmful to human health.
Our Carbon Footprint is Highly Impacted by How We Live
Swiss households enjoy a high standard of living, but this results in a large carbon footprint.


