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Salton Sea Aerosol Exposure Triggers Unique and Mysterious Pulmonary Response
Communities surrounding the Salton Sea, the inland body of water straddling California’s Riverside and Imperial counties, show high rates of asthma due, possibly, to high aerosol dust levels resulting from the sea shrinking over time.
Urban Green Space Brings Happiness When Money Can't Buy It Anymore
Urban green spaces, such as parks, backyards, riverbanks, and urban farmlands, are thought to contribute to citizen happiness by promoting physical and mental health.
Study Reveals Agriculture-Related Injuries More Numerous Than Previously Known
A new study by Penn State researchers, who looked at emergency room admissions across the U.S. over a recent five-year period in a novel way, suggests that the agriculture industry is even more dangerous than previously believed.
Modeling a Circular Economy for Electronic Waste
New research from the Hypothetical Materials Lab at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering develops a framework to understand the choices an electronic waste recycler has to make and the role that digital fraud prevention could have in preventing dishonest recycling practices.
Advancing Research on Environmentally Friendly, Hydrogen-Enriched Fuel
As you drive down the highway, you may notice an increasing number of hybrid and electric vehicles.