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Fiber Optic Cables Can Detect Tsunamis Early
Fiber optic cables that line ocean floors could provide a less expensive, more comprehensive alternative to the current buoys that act as early warning systems for tsunamis, according to new research.
Fiber optic cables that line ocean floors could provide a less expensive, more comprehensive alternative to the current buoys that act as early warning systems for tsunamis, according to new research.
Male Dominance Isn’t the Default in Primate Societies, New Study Shows
As humans encroach on apes’ territories, it could also have another unintended effect.
As humans encroach on apes’ territories, it could also have another unintended effect.
Rural Broadband Access Good For Climate Fight
The adverse effects of a lack of connection in a digital world go beyond missed social and professional opportunities.
The adverse effects of a lack of connection in a digital world go beyond missed social and professional opportunities.
Decades After the US Buried Nuclear Waste Abroad, Climate Change Could Unearth It
A new report says melting ice sheets and rising seas could disturb waste from U.S. nuclear projects in Greenland and the Marshall Islands.
A new report says melting ice sheets and rising seas could disturb waste from U.S. nuclear projects in Greenland and the Marshall Islands.
As Lightning Strike Fatalities Increase, Bangladesh Still Has No Reliable Preventive Measures
Researchers have linked the increased frequency of lightning with climate change.
Researchers have linked the increased frequency of lightning with climate change.
Manatee County’s Population Is Exploding. Will There Be Room Left for Rural?
Rural parts of this fast-growing Florida county have traditionally enjoyed elbow room and wildlife. Unrestrained development is threatening both.
Rural parts of this fast-growing Florida county have traditionally enjoyed elbow room and wildlife. Unrestrained development is threatening both.
Texas Requires Utilities to Plan for Emergencies. That Didn’t Stop the Panhandle Fires.
Experts say utilities need to be ready for extreme weather, which could be a challenge in a state where discussing climate change is often taboo.
Experts say utilities need to be ready for extreme weather, which could be a challenge in a state where discussing climate change is often taboo.
Seabird Poop Is Recipe for Coral Recovery Amid Climate-Driven Bleaching
Most active at night, corals share a life cycle similar to the reef fish that they attract.
Most active at night, corals share a life cycle similar to the reef fish that they attract.
30 Simple and Affordable Sustainable Swaps for More Eco-Friendly Living in 2024
Tons of influencers and companies want you to buy expensive service subscriptions and alternatives in the name of eco-friendliness.
Tons of influencers and companies want you to buy expensive service subscriptions and alternatives in the name of eco-friendliness.
Scientists Warn a Poorly Managed Hydrogen Rush Could Make Climate Change Worse
A growing body of scientific research is highlighting the indirect ways hydrogen could worsen climate change — and critics say the risks are largely being ignored by the federal government.
A growing body of scientific research is highlighting the indirect ways hydrogen could worsen climate change — and critics say the risks are largely being ignored by the federal government.
Scientists Condemn Last Minute Push to Overturn EU Nature Law
Defeat of law by right-wing MEPs would be “final nail in the coffin” for Green Deal, say campaigners.
Defeat of law by right-wing MEPs would be “final nail in the coffin” for Green Deal, say campaigners.
Rewilding Ireland: ‘Undoing the Damage’ From a History of Deforestation
Even rare native creatures like pine martens have discovered the regenerating habitat.
Even rare native creatures like pine martens have discovered the regenerating habitat.
Can California Solve Its Water Woes by Flooding Its Best Farmland?
The advent of the restoration project, known as Dos Rios, has worked wonders for this small section of the San Joaquin Valley, putting an end to frequent flooding in the area and altering long-held attitudes about environmental conservation.The advent of the restoration project, known as Dos Rios, has worked wonders for this small section of the San Joaquin Valley, putting an end to frequent flooding in the area and altering long-held attitudes about environmental conservation.
The advent of the restoration project, known as Dos Rios, has worked wonders for this small section of the San Joaquin Valley, putting an end to frequent flooding in the area and altering long-held attitudes about environmental conservation.
Climate Impacts on Sporadic Winter Storms and Rising Temperature in the Sierras
So what does this mean in terms of snowpack, drought, and how our wildfire season will pan out?
So what does this mean in terms of snowpack, drought, and how our wildfire season will pan out?
Why This Program Is Providing Free Trees to New Hampshire Schools
The children examined its extensive root system, picked up shovels to aid in the planting, and helped hoist the tree into the upright position.
The children examined its extensive root system, picked up shovels to aid in the planting, and helped hoist the tree into the upright position.