By several measures, air pollution is getting worse in the U.S., a trend due in large part to more severe heat and wildfires, according to a new report.
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Should Farm Fields be Used for Crops or Solar? MSU Research Suggests Both
As farmers debate whether fields should be used for agriculture or solar panels, new research from Michigan State University says the answer could be both.
Better Feed, Fewer Burps: UF Scientists Target Dairy Gas Emissions
University of Florida researchers are testing a new type of cattle feed that could help dairy cows release less methane gas from burps and flatulence and use nutrients more efficiently.
Insects are Disappearing Due to Agriculture – and Many Other Drivers, New Research Reveals
Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why?
Telemedicine Had an Impact on Carbon Emissions Equivalent to Reducing up to 130,000 Car Trips Each Month in 2023
Telemedicine use in 2023 reduced monthly carbon dioxide emissions by the equivalent of up to 130,000 gas operated vehicles, suggesting it could have a positive effect on climate change, new UCLA-led research finds.
Trash Talk: As Plastic Use Soars, Researchers Examine Biodegradable Solutions
While biodegradable plastics currently account for a half percent of the hundreds of millions of tons of plastic produced annually, a growing demand for the alternative reflects consumer awareness and corporate response.