03-18-2024
Greenland's Petermann Glacier melting rate has tripled due to warm ocean water
A colossal river of ice, Greenland's Petermann Glacier, is disintegrating with shocking speed. Since the early 2000s, its melting rate has tripled. Rising tides threaten to inundate coastal cities and displace millions worldwide. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine (UCI), and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) have pinpointed the intrusion of warm ocean water beneath the glacier as a key factor. Shifting with the tides Scientists were initially baffled by how quickly Petermann Glacier was losing ice. That's when they made a remarkable discovery: the glacier...
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03-18-2024
How do wind turbines impact property values in the US?
The transition to a decarbonized energy system, with an emphasis...
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03-18-2024
Climate change drastically lowers snow's water storage capacity
Snow isn't just for winter fun – it's a massive...
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03-18-2024
Global Recycling Day: Creating a healthier planet for all
Global Recycling Day, observed annually on March 18th, was created...
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03-17-2024
First plants, now ants: The art, science, and sustainability of ant cuisine
In the quest for sustainable and innovative food sources, insects...
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03-17-2024
Pronghorn lessons: Conservation is crucial for preventing species extinctions
In a world where the richness of species diversity is...
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03-17-2024
Methane leaks in US oil and gas projects exceed $10 billion yearly in losses
Oil and gas operations across the United States are leaking...
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03-16-2024
National Panda Day: Recognizing the beauty and fragility of the giant panda 
National Panda Day, celebrated annually on March 16, marks an...
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03-16-2024
Dinosaur discovery reveals ancient Alaska's warm, lush landscape
In the remote expanse of northwestern Alaska, the discovery of...
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03-16-2024
Grazing animals have an unexpected role in climate change
A new study from Massachusetts Institute of Technology reveals that...
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03-16-2024
Study exposes 4,200 harmful chemicals in common plastics
The PlastChem Project reveals that thousands of chemicals in everyday...
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03-16-2024
Protecting Florida's big cats on Save the Panther Day
Every year, the third Saturday of March is dedicated to...
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03-15-2024
Global forests are rapidly changing and repercussions are looming
A disturbing study conducted between 2001 and 2020 has unveiled...
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