Almost all extreme flooding across Europe could be anticipated by looking at previous major events in other similar parts of the continent, according to a new study.
Looking Beyond our Borders Would Improve Preparedness for Extreme Floods
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After Salmon Deaths, EPA Takes Aim at Toxic Chemical Issuing from Car Tires
The Environmental Protection Agency will review the use of a chemical found in tires that has been linked with the deaths of salmon on the U.S. West Coast.
Study: Underground Car Parks Heat up Groundwater
The heat given off by car engines warms up underground car parks in such a way that the heat passes through the ground into the groundwater.
Maps Reveal Biochar’s Potential for Mitigating Climate Change
Biochar, a charcoal made from heating discarded organic materials such as crop residues, offers a path to lowering atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) at a time when climate scientists warn that urgent action is needed limit CO2 in the atmosphere.
Scientists Map Loss of Groundwater Storage Around the World
A new study maps, for the first time, the permanent loss of aquifer storage capacity occurring globally.
Cracking the Code: Genome Sequencing Reveals Why Songbirds are Larger in Colder Climates
Scientists have unlocked the genetic basis underlying the remarkable variation in body size observed in song sparrows, one of North America’s most familiar and beloved songbirds.
