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The Impact of the Clean Water Act on U.S. Waterways: Insights from Machine Learning

The 1972 Clean Water Act has played a crucial role in protecting the "waters of the United States," but the…

10 months ago

Human-Induced Global Warming: A Primary Factor in the Devastating Amazon Drought

The severe drought in the Amazon last year, which had detrimental effects on the region's rivers, wildlife, and communities, was…

10 months ago

The Overestimation of Cookstove Carbon Savings and Its Impact on Climate Change Mitigation

The distribution of efficient cookstoves in developing countries as a means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is the fastest growing…

10 months ago

Addressing the Overlooked Impact of Heat Stress in Informal Settlements

The year 2023 marked the hottest year on record, and the rising levels of humidity have further exacerbated the impact…

10 months ago

The Changing Landscape: Exploring the Decline of Erosion Rates during Holocene Deglaciation

Mountainous environments have been shaped by deglaciation during the Holocene, leaving distinct landforms such as moraines. However, recent research suggests…

10 months ago

The Role of the Southern Ocean in Ocean Oxygen Levels and Carbon Storage

A recent study conducted by a team of scientists led by a Tulane University oceanographer has shed light on the…

10 months ago

Understanding the Complex Relationship Between Urbanization and Waste

Waste is an undeniable by-product of human activities and the natural processes of life on Earth. While living systems have…

10 months ago

Assessing the Trade-Off: The Impact of Prescribed Burning on Air Quality and Public Health

The management of fire-prone landscapes in the American West has seen a significant shift towards the use of prescribed burning,…

10 months ago

Advancements in Methane Emissions Monitoring Technology

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has made significant advancements in their technology to monitor methane emissions and…

10 months ago

Climate Change: West vs. East – How Forests Respond

Climate change is having a profound impact on forests across the United States, but new research shows that the effects…

10 months ago

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