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As climate change continues to be a pressing concern, the impact on urban areas is becoming increasingly evident. One of the significant consequences of climate change is the increased risk of floods in urban areas due to heavy rainfall disasters. These floods pose a threat to residents and infrastructure, highlighting the need for effective risk
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Freshwater mussels, known for their ability to remain stationary in streambeds for years, play a crucial role in indicating the cleanliness of their environment. They filter water around them and ingest organic matter, which can result in reflecting environmental contaminants like radioactive particles. Researchers from Penn State’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering recently conducted
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The fight against climate change often centers around farmland, where competing interests of food production and sustainable energy clash. Various strategies have been proposed to mitigate the impact of agriculture on the environment, including the use of marginal lands for energy crops. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison sheds light
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The issue of water scarcity is becoming increasingly urgent, especially with the looming threats of climate change and socioeconomic changes. A recent study conducted by Utrecht University and published in Nature Climate Change highlights the disproportionate impact of these factors on populations in the Global South. The need for clean water is not only essential
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Wildfires have become a common occurrence in California, causing devastation to both land and ecosystems. A recent study from the University of California, Davis, sheds light on the significant impact of wildfire smoke on lakes in the state. The study, published in the journal Communications: Earth & Environment, utilized a combination of lake-based sensors and
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Recent research conducted by scientists at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has revealed alarming findings regarding the record-low levels of sea ice around Antarctica in 2023. It was determined that such a drastic reduction in sea ice was highly improbable without the influence of climate change. The study, titled “CMIP6 models rarely simulate Antarctic winter
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