New research from the University of Southampton shows that the winter jet stream over the North Atlantic and Eurasia has increased its average speed by 8% to 132 miles per hour.
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Three in Four People Worldwide Support a Ban on Single-Use Plastics
Three in four people around the world agree with a ban on single-use plastics such as bags, straws, and water bottles, according to a 28-country survey from marketing firm Ipsos and Plastic Free July, an anti-plastics campaign.
Pine Needles Tell the Story of PFAS in North Carolina
The humble pine tree is more than just a common sight in North Carolina – it’s also a handy tool for monitoring the proliferation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our state over time.
Warming Climate to Result in Reduced Corn Production; Irrigation Blunts Effect
No matter which of the widely accepted global circulation models ultimately comes closest to predicting the amount of warming caused by climate change, corn production will be reduced, according to a new study by Penn State researchers.
Bacteria Upcycle Carbon Waste Into Valuable Chemicals
Engineered bacteria convert captured carbon dioxide into chemicals for fuels, fabric and cosmetics
Accelerating Melt Rate Makes Greenland Ice Sheet World’s Largest ‘Dam’
The world’s second-largest ice sheet is melting from the bottom up – and generating huge amounts of heat from hydropower.