Tropical cyclones — known as typhoons in the Pacific and as hurricanes in the Atlantic — are fierce, complex storm systems that cause loss of human life and billions of dollars in damage every year.
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Flood Risk Uncertainties Assessed at the Global Scale
A research team from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo has conducted a detailed analysis of the uncertainties associated with flood risk modeling at the global scale.
New Study Reveals Large and Unequal Health Burden From Air Pollution in California’s Bay Area
New research published today in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives from Environmental Defense Fund and the George Washington University shows air pollution takes an enormous toll on health in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the impacts vary dramatically within neighborhoods.
The Oil Well Next Door: California’s Silent Health Hazard
Nalleli Cobo was nine years old when her nose started bleeding, off and on throughout the day, and often into her pillow at night.
Urban Growth in São Paulo Creates Distortions Between Providers and Receivers of Ecosystem Services
In Brazil, researchers are puzzling over socioeconomic and environmental indicators that do not add up.
How Many Countries are Ready for Nuclear-Powered Electricity?
As demand for low-carbon electricity rises around the world, nuclear power offers a promising solution. But how many countries are good candidates for nuclear energy development?