Everything on our planet is connected by the various chemical, physical and biological processes that make up what we call the Earth system.
Earth’s Cryosphere Is Vital for Everyone. Here’s How NASA Keeps Track of Its Changes.
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Drones May be the Answer to Less-Invasive Ecological Monitoring
Scientists study how Antarctic seals and penguins react to drones versus ground surveys.
To Design Truly Compostable Plastic, Scientists Take Cues From Nature
Despite our efforts to sort and recycle, less than 9% of plastic gets recycled in the U.S., and most ends up in landfill or the environment.
Commerce Building Now Part of NOAA, NIST Weather and Greenhouse Gas Tracking Network
The Doppler lidar will provide a highly localized ability to track the dispersion of pollutants or hazardous substances in the urban landscape.
Freshwater Salt Pollution Threatens Ecosystem Health and Human Water Security
Water touches virtually every aspect of human society, and all life on earth requires it. Yet, fresh, clean water is becoming increasingly scarce — one in eight people on the planet lack access to clean water.
Global Sustainability: International Research Team Argues for Combination of Organic Farming and Genetic Engineering
For more sustainability on a global level, EU legislation should be changed to allow the use of gene editing in organic farming.
