Extreme heat often follows tropical cyclones, which can complicate disaster recovery even further, researchers have found.
Tropical Cyclones Act as ‘Massive Heat Pumps’ That Fuel Extreme Heat
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New research presented at COP27 shows that water is much more important in mitigating climate change than previously believed.
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If there’s news about amphibians these days, odds are it’s not going to be good.
Low Levels of Air Pollution Deadlier Than Previously Thought
The World Health Organization’s most recent estimates (2016) are that over 4.2 million people die prematurely each year due to long-term exposure to fine particulate outdoor air pollution (often referred to as PM2.5,).
There’s Room for Improvement in a Popular Climate-Smart Agricultural Practice, Stanford-Led Study Shows
The promise for American agriculture is tantalizing: healthier soil, more carbon kept in the ground, less fertilizer runoff, and less need for chemicals.
Environmentally Friendly ‘Biofoam’ Could Address Plastic Pollution Crisis
A new biodegradable packing foam developed at UBC not only potentially addresses the world’s plastic pollution crisis but also serves as an equal and true partnership example of working with First Nations.
