In a tie with 1934, the Summer of 2018 ranked as the fourth hottest summer on record for the contiguous United States after three months of blistering temperatures.
Summer 2018 ranked 4th hottest on record for U.S.
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Finance and energy experts propose test disclosure program.
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The Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM satellite passed over Hurricane Olivia and found heaviest rain in a tight ring around the eye.
Risk Gene for Alzheimer’s Disease May Aggravate the Health Effects of Air Pollution on Neurodevelopment in Children
Children carrying the ε4 variant of the APOE gene may be particularly vulnerable to the detrimental effects of air pollutants on the brain.
Study Examines Pros and Cons of Hydropower
Hydropower can generate electricity without emitting greenhouse gases but can cause environmental and social harms.
Greener Neighborhoods May Be Good for Children’s Brains
Children living in urban greener neighborhoods may have better spatial working memory, according to a British Journal of Educational Psychology study.
