By 2050, the United States will likely be exposed to a larger number of extreme climate events, including more frequent heat waves, longer droughts and more intense floods, which can lead to greater risks for human health, ecosystem stability and regional economies.
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Will Our Clean Air Last After COVID-19? UCLA Study Says It’s Possible
Achieving net-zero emissions in California by 2050 can prevent thousands of deaths annually — in every community — researchers say.
URI Professor: Climate Change Increases Risk of Fisheries Conflict
A team of fisheries scientists and marine policy experts, led by a University of Rhode Island researcher, examined how climate change is affecting the ocean environment and found that the changing conditions will likely result in increased fisheries-related conflicts and create new challenges in the management of global fisheries.
New Method for Measuring RNAi Pesticide in Soil
Use of a competitor molecule pesticide isolated in solution.
Study to Determine Incidence of Novel Coronavirus Infection in U.S. Children Begins
A study to help determine the rate of novel coronavirus infection in children and their family members in the United States has begun enrolling participants.
Stanford Research Shows How Park-Like Tsunami Defenses Can Provide a Sustainable Alternative to Towering Seawalls
Careful engineering of low, plant-covered hills along shorelines can mitigate tsunami risks with less disruption of coastal life and lower costs compared to seawalls.