Western US Must Establish Water Conservation Strategies
Relying on water shortage isn't sufficient for projected declines in future water availability
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Powering Electronics with Photosynthesis
Algae may be a viable source of energy
Scientists Propose Converting Natural Gas into Hydrogen Directly in Gas Fields
Skoltech researchers unveil a method to extract hydrogen directly from natural gas fields, achieving 45 percent efficiency through steam and catalyst injection
PFAS Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in Women Post-Menopause
Study shows how PFAS interacts with pro-inflammatory pathways in postmenopausal women
Probable Summer Droughts in Northern Hemisphere
Declining snowfall changing streamflow patterns boost the odds of water shortages
Floating Solar Panels Could Power Entire Countries
While promising, further research into floating photovoltaics is needed
Towards Converting Carbon Dioxide into Useful Materials
Altered carbon could play a major role in sustainable manufacturing
Permafrost Soils Are Thawing in Step with Global Warming
The thawing permafrost is not a climate tipping point, but does have wide impact
Developing a Greener Way to Kill Termites
Researchers use a naturally occurring compound to lure termites to insecticide
Reducing Air Pollution Alone Could Worsen Wildfires
New study shows cutting emissions without also cutting GHGs may increase wildfire risk
New Method Converts Solar Power and Waste into Hydrogen
The new process can reduce the energy required to extract hydrogen from water by 600 percent
Biodegradable Teabags Fail Environmental Impact Test
New study finds that some "biodegradable" teabags don't fully degrade in soil
Optimizing Next-Gen Biofuels Supply Chains
New model details an efficient supply chain for second-generation biofuels, enhancing sustainability
New Model Estimates Clean Water Scarcity until the End of the Century
The model forecasts that water scarcity will worsen with climate and socioeconomic change
Developing a More Sustainable (and Nutritious) Chocolate
Cocoa-fruit chocolate uses cocoa fruit jelly instead of powdered sugar
Satellite Radar Data Show Widespread Melting from Contact Between Ocean Water and Glaciers
This new finding may demand a reassessment of global sea level rise projections
Cloudy Waters Cause African Fish to Develop Bigger Eyes
Age is one of the primary factors in whether these adaptations take place
Researchers Uncover Key to Engineering Crops that Capture CO2 More Efficiently
Such crops would boost crop yield while reducing nitrogen fertilizer usage
Scientists Develop an Affordable Sensor for Detecting Lead Contamination
The device could offer cost-effective, sensitive detection of contaminated drinking water
New Research Explores How Scents from Nature Impact Health and Well-Being
Knowing how nature affects us can help us care for our bodies, land, ecosystems, and cities