The proportion of the world’s population exposed to floods grew by 20 to 24 percent—ten times greater than what previous models had predicted.
Research Shows More People Living in Floodplains
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Amazonian Protected Areas Benefit Both People and Biodiversity
Highly positive social outcomes are linked to biodiversity efforts in Amazonian Sustainable-Use Protected Areas, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Does Pollution Make Thunderstorms More Severe?
To find out, researchers will study the effects of aerosols on storms in Houston
Fighting Fire with Data Science
The University of California San Diego has announced a joint appointment with Los Alamos National Laboratory with the appointment of Senior Scientist Rodman Linn to a three-year position with the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute (HDSI).
New Tool Finds the Best Opportunities to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Across Industrial Sectors
A new tool finds hidden connections across industrial sectors and identifies opportunities to reduce waste and lower carbon emissions by mapping the physical economy for a region.
