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Published Sinking land increases risk for thousands of coastal residents by 2050



A new study provides a new comprehensive look at the potential for flooding in a combined 32 cities...
Published A natural touch for coastal defense



Common 'hard' coastal defenses, like concrete sea walls, might struggle to keep up with increasing c...
Published 'Sunny day flooding' increases fecal contamination of coastal waters



A new study finds that 'sunny day flooding,' which occurs during high tides, increases the levels of...
Published Finding new ways to adapt to a growing weather threat



Research reveals a steady increase in the number of people at risk from tropical cyclones and the nu ...
Published Sewage overflows linked to increase in gastrointestinal illnesses



A new study has found that residents living in the downstream communities that border the Merrimack...
Published Polarization and risk perception could play important roles in climate-policy outcomes



Times of crises often call for strong and rapid action, but in polarized societies, strong top-down...
Published Iceland's volcano eruptions may last decades



Scientists predict from geochemical data that Iceland is entering a new volcanic era that will last...
Published Climate change will make ozone pollution worse: Here's how



A new study finds climate change is likely to make upward spikes of ozone at ground level worse by 2...
Published New solutions to keep drinking water safe as pesticide use skyrockets worldwide



Water scientists have proposed a more effective method of removing organic pesticides from drinking...
Published Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with increased mental health risks



A baby's exposure to air pollution while in the womb is associated with the development of certain m...
Published A smarter city skyline for flood safety



With climate change and rising urbanization, the likelihood and severity of urban flooding are incre...
Published Ammonia fuel offers great benefits but demands careful action



Researchers have identified the potential environmental risks of using ammonia as a zero-carbon fuel ...
Published Rabies outbreaks in Costa Rica cattle linked to deforestation



Deforestation in Costa Rica raises the risk of cattle becoming infected with rabies by vampire bats, ...
Published How wildfires change soil chemistry



Severe wildfires can drive chemical changes in soil that affect ecosystem recovery and risks to huma ...
Published Path to net-zero carbon capture and storage may lead to ocean - Path to Net-Zero Carbon Capture and Storage May Lead to Ocean Acidification


Engineering researchers have developed a novel way to capture carbon dioxide from the air and store...
Published Study finds combustion from gas stoves can raise indoor levels of chemical linked to a higher risk of blood cell cancers - Study Finds Combustion from Gas Stoves Can Raise Indoor Levels of Chemical Linked to a Higher Risk of Blood Cell Cancers



About 47 million homes use natural gas or propane-burning cooktops and ovens. Researchers found that...
Published The future is foggy for Arctic shipping - The Future is Foggy for Arctic Shipping



As the Arctic warms and loses sea ice, trans-Arctic shipping has increased, reducing travel time and...
Published Road noise makes your blood pressure rise -- literally - Road Noise Makes Your Blood Pressure Rise -- Literally


If you live near a busy road you might feel like the constant sound of roaring engines, honking horn...
Published Shutting down nuclear power could increase air pollution - Shutting Down Nuclear Power Could Increase Air Pollution



A new study shows that if U.S. nuclear power plants are retired, the burning of coal, oil, and natur...
Published Nature-based management is making rivers more resilient - Nature-Based Management: Making Rivers More Resilient



Nature-based management is making rivers more resilient. New research shows progress in Australia to...