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Water Warning: The Looming Threat of the World’s Aging Dams
Who would want to live downstream of the 125-year-old Mullaperiyar Dam, nestled in a seismic zone of the Western Ghats mountains in India?
Get on Your Bike: Active Transport Makes a Significant Impact on Carbon Emissions
Cycling, e-biking or walking can help tackle the climate crisis according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Oxford’s Transport Studies Unit.
Dynamics of Radiocesium in Forests After the Fukushima Disaster: Concerns and Some Hope
After the Chernobyl disaster of 1986, the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant (FDNPP) disaster was the second worst nuclear incident in history.
NREL Reports Sustainability Benchmarks for Plastics Recycling and Redesign
Researchers redesign plastics to save energy and reduce emissions.
A Remote Lake with a Rich History
Lake Turkana is the largest desert lake in the world and contains a treasure trove of early human fossils.