Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering used a Computational Fluid Dynamics model to find ways to decrease cost and increase usage of cooler surfaces.
Creating Cooler Cities
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Increased High-tide Flooding Projected for Majority of U.S. Coastlines
Multiple United States coastal regions may see rapid increases in the number of high-tide flooding days in the mid-2030s, according to a study led by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and published in Nature Climate Change.
Changes in Farming Practices Could Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 70% by 2036
Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory participated in a study that shows innovation in technologies and agricultural practices could reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from grain production by up to 70% within the next 15 years.
Aviation's Contribution to Cutting Climate Change Likely to Be Small
Although the emissions targets for aviation are in line with the overall goals of the Paris Agreement, there is a high likelihood that the climate impact of aviation will not meet these goals, according to a new study.
Lead From Leaded Petrol Persists in London Air Despite ‘90s Ban
Lead levels in London’s atmosphere have dropped drastically since lead additives in petrol were phased out, and currently meet UK air quality targets.
Analysing Volcanoes to Predict Their Awakening
What causes an eruption? Why do some volcanoes erupt regularly, while others remain dormant for thousands of years?
