Cities have become critical players in reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that are causing global climate change.
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Study Shows Benefits of Wetland Restoration
Gains in soil quality contribute to a more stable climate, diminished flooding, and cleaner waterways, says study leader Dr Stephanie Tomscha.
Novel Photocatalyst Effectively Turns Carbon Dioxide into Methane Fuel with Light
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the major greenhouse gases causing global warming.
Avoiding a ‘Ghastly Future’: Hard Truths on the State of the Planet
Within the lifetime of anyone born at the start of the Baby Boom, the human population has tripled. Has this resulted in a human endeavor three times better — or one-third as capable of surviving?
Significant Cancer Rates in California Sea Lions Have Major Human Health Implications
Scientists at The Marine Mammal Center – the world’s largest marine mammal hospital – have found that viral-caused cancer in adult California sea lions is significantly increased by their exposure to toxins in the environment.
Yale Researchers Develop Injection to Treat Skin Cancer
Yale researchers are developing a skin cancer treatment that involves injecting nanoparticles into the tumor, killing cancer cells with a two-pronged approach, as a potential alternative to surgery.