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09-22-2023
Wildfires amplify risks for socially vulnerable populations in Western states
A recent study has revealed that socially vulnerable groups in the West, particularly in Oregon and Washington, face a heightened exposure to wildfires. As wildfire risks amplify, these findings spotlight a critical intersection of environmental and societal challenges. Understanding social vulnerability Social vulnerability refers to specific traits of individuals or communities, including age, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, that increase their likelihood of harm from potential hazards.  Over the decade from 2011 to 2021, there was a significant rise in the exposure of socially vulnerable individuals to...
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08-31-2016
Thinning out the carbon capture viscosity problem
Thinning out the carbon capture viscosity problem. RICHLAND, Wash. --...
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08-31-2016
DC appeals court to rule on Obama's carbon-cutting plan
DC appeals court to rule on Obama's carbon-cutting plan. The...
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08-31-2016
New study shows rate at which New Orleans is sinking
New study shows rate at which New Orleans is sinking....
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08-31-2016
Global temperature records blown away again
Global temperature records blown away again Latest monthly figures add...
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08-31-2016
Study: Poor countries will bear the brunt of climate change
Study: Poor countries will bear the brunt of climate change....
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08-31-2016
Making plants fit for climate change
Making plants fit for climate change. Breeding barley that provides...
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08-31-2016
Pelagibacterales: Tiny organisms have huge climate impact
Pelagibacterales: Tiny organisms have huge climate impact. Scientists at the...
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08-31-2016
Coal shipping poses great threat to Great Barrier Reef
Coal shipping poses great threat to Great Barrier Reef. Australian...
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08-31-2016
Study: removing beach debris increases sea turtle nests
Study: removing beach debris increases sea turtle nests. Conventional wisdom...
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08-31-2016
Increased vegetation in the Arctic region may counteract global warming
Increased vegetation in the Arctic region may counteract global warming....
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08-31-2016
Ocean acidification puts NW Dungeness crab at risk
Ocean acidification puts NW Dungeness crab at risk. Ocean acidification...
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08-31-2016
Officials: 2016 California wildfire season should be severe
Officials: 2016 California wildfire season should be severe. California could...
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