Researchers found that in spite of heavy rains in early 2017, groundwater extraction for agriculture and human use leads to a continual sinking of land, as seen from satellites.
Groundwater Loss Prompts More California Land Sinking
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China is Hot Spot of Ground-Level Ozone Pollution
New study: Ozone levels higher across China than in other countries tracking the air pollutant.
Ancient African Herders had Lasting Ecological Impact on Grazed Lands
Ancient animal herders added to the ecological richness and diversity of the African savanna thousands of years ago – an effect that persists to the present day, a new study finds.
‘Archived’ Heat Has Reached Deep into the Arctic Interior
Arctic sea ice isn’t just threatened by the melting of ice around its edges, a new study has found: Warmer water that originated hundreds of miles away has penetrated deep into the interior of the Arctic.
The Fate of Plastic in the Oceans
Experiment shows microplastics aggregate with natural particles.
Improving Soil Quality Can Slow Global Warming
Widespread use of proven agricultural land management practices can help slow global warming.
