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Wildfire Smoke May Have Contributed to Thousands of Extra COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Western U.S. in 2020
Thousands of COVID-19 cases and deaths in California, Oregon, and Washington between March and December 2020 may be attributable to increases in fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Crop Insurance and Unintended Consequences
A new study suggests that crop insurance serves as a disincentive for farmers to adopt climate change mitigation measures on their croplands.
Oceans Primed for Peak of Hurricane Season
Sea surface temperatures are a fair predictor of the readiness of the ocean to fuel and sustain storms.
Scientists Take Step to Improve Crops’ Photosynthesis, Yields
Experiments showed that the absence of carbonic anhydrase did not interfere with photosynthesis, contrary to previously held views.
NASA at Your Table: Where Food Meets Methane
While methane concentrations are well observed, emissions have to be inferred based on a variety of factors.


