Access to safe drinking water depends not only on infrastructure, but on the people who operate and maintain it.
Coral Reef Science Must Adapt for a Chance to Outpace Climate Change
The study, published today (30 March), was led by Dr Adriana Humanes, Newcastle University and Dr Juan Ortiz, Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS).
Invasive Grasses May be Turning B.C.’s Burn Scars into the Next Wildfire
After a wildfire, the flames may fade, but the danger does not.
New Study Highlights Success in Open-Coast Seagrass Restoration
New research led by scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography is shining a spotlight on one of the ocean’s most overlooked habitats: seagrass.
New Material Can Help Combat Water Shortages Where Water Is Needed Most
A newly developed plastic material of the same type as is used in baby diapers can collect clean and safe drinking water from the air.
Global Atlas Will Track Human and Climate Impact on River Systems
Rivers are critical resources that affect everything from watersheds to agriculture to energy.
Earthquake Scientists Reveal How Overplowing Weakens Soil at Experimental Farm
Plowing, or tilling, is an age-old agricultural practice that readies the soil for planting by turning over the top layer to expose fresh earth.
Research Provides Timely Views of Warming’s Impact on Alaska Glaciers
Alaska’s glaciers respond to climate change by melting for three additional weeks with every 1 degree Celsius increase in the average summer temperature, data from satellite-mounted radars show.
Climate Change May Complicate Avalanche Risk Across the Pacific Northwest
This winter was one of the warmest on record across the West; as a result, many snowy, alpine areas have seen bouts of winter rainfall where there would ordinarily only be snow.
Anticipating Mountain Water Shortages Using Artificial Intelligence
With climate change, mountain water resources are becoming a major issue.