With the United Nations climate conference in Glasgow, the world is focused on the consequences of a climate crisis and how we can still change course.
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New Tests Track Sources of Lead Contamination in Urban Soils and Assess Its Risks
By distinguishing between lead from modern sources and lead from pre-1970s vehicle exhaust fumes and leaded paint, the new test may be especially useful for assessing the hidden risks of legacy contamination.
First Light from Landsat 9
Now in its check-out period, the satellite has provided a glimpse of the compelling and useful imagery it will provide in tandem with Landsat 8.
Carbon Dioxide Monitoring Satellite Given the Shakes
A new satellite destined to be Europe’s prime mission for monitoring and tracking carbon dioxide emissions from human activity is being put through its paces at ESA’s Test Centre in the Netherlands.
Methane’s Short Lifespan Presents Golden Opportunity to Quickly Address Climate Change
A Q&A with a Berkeley Lab scientist on how a comprehensive low-cost, high-tech approach to pinpointing California super emitters could bring about rapid methane emissions reduction within a decade
Emission Reductions From Pandemic Had Unexpected Effects on Atmosphere
Worldwide restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic caused huge reductions in travel and other economic activities, resulting in lower emissions.


