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Published Water-quality risks linked more to social factors than money



When we determine which communities are more likely to get their water from contaminated supplies, m...
Published Rivers are rapidly warming, losing oxygen; aquatic life at risk



Rivers are warming and losing oxygen faster than oceans, according to a new article. The study shows...
Published Lions on the brink -- New analysis reveals the differing threats to African lion populations



New results reveal that many of Africa's remaining lions live within small, fragmented populations a...
Published Coastal river deltas threatened by more than climate change



Worldwide, coastal river deltas are home to more than half a billion people, supporting fisheries, a...
Published Mums exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, but living in a greener area may mitigate the risks



Women exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, according to new research. The research...
Published A fifth of European Red List flora and fauna species may be at risk of extinction



A new analysis of 14,669 threatened species of plants and animals found in Europe reveals that about...
Published Our favorite vintages and their precarious mountainside homes are at risk due to climate change, environmental scientists warn



Tucked into the hillsides of Italy, Portugal, and Spain, some of the world's most famous -- and most...
Published In a warming world, climate scientists consider category 6 hurricanes



For more than 50 years, the National Hurricane Center has used the Saffir-Simpson Windscale to commu...
Published 600 years of tree rings reveal climate risks in California



The San Joaquin Valley in California has experienced vast variability in climate extremes, with drou...
Published Targeted home systems to remove PFAS more cost-effective than system-wide solutions



PFAS, the potentially cancer-causing chemicals known as 'forever chemicals', have become an increasi...
Published New tool predicts flood risk from hurricanes in a warming climate



A new method predicts how much flooding a coastal community is likely to experience as hurricanes ev...
Published Safeguarding urban infrastructure from subsidence and liquefaction risks



During an earthquake, soil can weaken through subsidence and liquefaction. These processes can cause...
Published Ammonia attracts the shipping industry, but researchers warn of its risks



Switching to ammonia as a marine fuel, with the goal of decarbonization, can instead create entirely...
Published Mobile monitoring for an airborne carcinogen in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley'



Louisiana's southeastern corridor is sometimes known colloquially as 'Cancer Alley' for its high can...
Published The case for sharing carbon storage risk



Even the most optimistic projections for the rapid build-out of solar, wind, and other low-carbon re...
Published Greenland fossil discovery reveals increased risk of sea-level catastrophe



Seeds, twigs, and insect parts found under two miles of ice confirm Greenland's ice sheet melted in...
Published How to move communities away from flooding risks with minimal harm



As sea levels rise and flooding becomes more frequent, many countries are considering a controversia...
Published Heat-related cardiovascular deaths in the U.S. may more than double within decades



In nationwide projections, elderly and Black adults are most at risk for cardiovascular death due to ...
Published Risky path to meeting climate targets for Stockholm



The Swedish capital Stockholm aims to capture more carbon dioxide than is emitted by 2030. Therefore...
Published Global study reveals health impacts of airborne trace elements



Researchers investigated global particulate matter, revealing health risks from trace elements. ...