Aiming to produce environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic food wrap and containers, a Rutgers scientist has developed a biodegradable, plant-based coating that can be sprayed on foods, guarding against pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms and transportation damage.
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Antarctic Glaciers’ Ice Loss “Unprecedented”
Two crucial glaciers in West Antarctica may be losing ice faster than they have over the last 5,000 years, according to a new study published this month (June 2022).
Earth from Space: Glacier Bay, Alaska
Glacier Bay is just one of the many areas suffering from the effects of global warming.
Wildfire Smoke Exposure Negatively Impacts Dairy Cow Health
Increasing frequency and size of wildfires in the United States over the past several decades affect everything from human life and health to air quality, biodiversity, and land use.
Study Shows Mangrove and Reef Restoration Yield Positive Returns on Investment for Flood Protection
A robust analysis demonstrates that nature-based solutions to reduce the damage caused by coastal flooding are cost-effective
UCI-Led Study Links Repeated Hurricane Exposure to Adverse Psychological Symptoms
Repeated exposure to hurricanes, whether direct, indirect or media-based, is linked to adverse psychological symptoms and may be associated with increased mental health problems, according to a first-of-its kind study led by University of California, Irvine researchers.
