A new focus article in the May issue of Geology summarizes research on plastic waste in marine and sedimentary environments.
Plastic Pollution in the Deep Sea: A Geological Perspective
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Revealing the Secret Cocoa Pollinators
The importance of pollinators to ensure successful harvests and thus global food security is widely acknowledged.
Volunteer Firefighters Have Higher Levels of “Forever Chemicals”
Volunteer firefighters — who comprise more than 65 percent of the U.S. fire service — have higher levels of “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in their bodies than the general public, according to a Rutgers study.
Solar Development: Super Bloom or Super Bust for Desert Species?
Throughout the history of the West, human actions have often rushed the desert — and their actions backfired.
New Research Shows Long-Term Recovery Possible For Areas Impacted by Seagrass Die-Off
Nearly 10,000 acres of lush seagrass vanished from Florida Bay between 1987 and 1991, leading to massive ecological changes in the region near the Florida Keys.
Climate Change and the 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals
As soon as the 2021 New Year’s celebrations were over, the calls and questions started coming in from weather watchers: When will NOAA release the new U.S. Climate Normals?
