Using spill treating agents to clean up oil spills does not significantly hinder naturally occurring oil biodegradation, according to a new study.
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Major Dust-up for Water in the Colorado River
The Colorado River system is the lifeblood of the Southwest, delivering water to 40 million people across the United States and Mexico.
Climate Change and Globalisation Raise Risks From Crop Pests
Climate change and globalisation are driving a surge in threats to crops from insects and mites, researchers say.
Seeking Nutrition, Not Sustainability, Reduces Food Waste
Consumers who are conscious of their nutrition exhibit behaviours that significantly reduce food waste, even more so than those whose behaviour is driven by sustainability concerns, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
Introduced Trees Are Becoming More Common in the Eastern United States, While Native Diversity Declines
In the largest study of its kind, researchers at the Florida Museum of Natural History have used data from a 120-year-old program managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to quantify the effects of introduced species.
Harnessing Solar for Research and Community Impact
Energy is central to global sustainability and this Earth Day we highlight Waterloo's efforts on campus.