Researchers at the George Washington University (GW) have published a study in Nature Climate Change that for the first time analyzes all U.S climate change lawsuits over a 26-year period.
New Study Identifies Strategies in U.S. Climate Litigation
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Carbon Reserves in Central American Soils Still Affected by Ancient Mayan Deforestation
Finding underscores potential impact of soil management on future greenhouse-gas levels
The Environmental Cost of Contact Lenses
Many people rely on contact lenses to improve their vision. But these sight-correcting devices don’t last forever — some are intended for a single day’s use — and they are eventually disposed of in various ways.
Nice Sunny Days Can Grow into Heat Waves and Wildfires: Summer Weather is Stalling
Be it heavy downpours or super-hot spells, summer weather becomes more persistent in North America, Europe and parts of Asia.
Study Shows Seas More Vulnerable to Acidification, Putting Some Fish Species at Risk
NOAA and partner scientists speaking Friday, August 17, at the Goldschmidt annual international conference on geochemistry reported their research is finding that coastal waters and river estuaries are more vulnerable to ocean acidification than offshore waters.
A Paper Battery Powered by Bacteria
Researchers report a new type of battery –- made of paper and fueled by bacteria --- that could overcome challenges of getting power sources to remote areas.
