Environmental
Using satellite data from 2002 to 2013, researchers examined nearly 23,000 fires worldwide, identifying 478 large, high-intensity fires which they defined as extreme wildfire event
Upper atmosphere pattern may open window to long-term prediction.
New forestry from old growth
Findings affirm estimates used in Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change models
The system consists of tanks of fiber membranes that catch and hold contaminants—dirt, organic particles, bacteria, and viruses—while letting water filter through
A sailor for 40 years, James E. Holm says he has watched the sea and coastline become more and more polluted
Low-cost device has the potential to provide developing countries with clean water
Glaciers and ice caps can no longer capture meltwater
Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) issues can often be traced back to poor design.
The research team took a close look at a 2012-2013 drought and flood cycle that affected much of the Midwestern U.S., leading to a nitrogen spike in surface water
