For the first time, a new publication by the USDA Forest Service delivers an overview of the status and trends of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from forest land, woodlands, hardwood products, and urban trees nationally for 49 U.S. states.
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Long-term Consequences of Coastal Development as Bad as an Oil Spill on Coral Reefs
The near-shore habitats of Bahia Las Minas in the central Caribbean coast of Panama became heavily contaminated after a refinery accident in 1986.
Are Salt Deposits a Solution for Nuclear Waste Disposal?
Around the world, there are pools of water filled with nuclear waste waiting for their final resting place.
A Milder Hair Dye Based on Synthetic Melanin
With the coronavirus pandemic temporarily shuttering hair salons, many clients are appreciating, and missing, the ability of hair dye to cover up grays or touch up roots.
Heart Disease More Likely for Adults With Dysfunctional Childhoods
Children who experience trauma, abuse, neglect and family dysfunction are at increased risk of having heart disease in their 50s and 60s, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.
New Recycling Method Could Make Polyurethane Sustainable
Polyurethanes (PUs) are used in many products, such as mattresses, insulation, footwear and construction materials.


