Research demonstrates pathway to sustainably produce biojet fuel domestically, meet country’s growing aviation fuel demand.
Johns Hopkins APL Uses AI, Satellite Images to Track Greenhouse Emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the transportation sector accounts for approximately 27% of all greenhouse gas emissions annually in the United States, and emissions from road transportation — driven by carbon-creating internal combustion vehicles — account for a large majority of that.
Honey Bee Lifespans are 50% Shorter Today Than They Were 50 Years Ago
A drop in longevity for lab-kept honey bees could help explain colony losses and lower honey production in recent decades.
Climate Change Creates Complications for Concrete
Pennsylvania drivers know the effects that weather can have on paved roads—potholes, cracks and other pavement woes are a common occurrence.
Planting and Management of Improved Grass in Tropical Savannas Can Increase Soil Carbon by 15 Percent, New Paper Finds
Scientists in Colombia show that well managed pasture can store more soil carbon while reducing nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions to offset the climate impact of livestock.
Using Monsoons of the Past to Predict Climate Conditions of the Future
The North American southwest has been suffering through weather extremes in recent years ranging from searing heatwaves and scorching wildfires to monsoon rainfalls that cause flash floods and mudslides.
Deforestation and Grassland Conversion are the Biggest Causes of Biodiversity Loss
The conversion of natural forests and grasslands to agriculture and livestock is the biggest cause of global biodiversity loss.
A River Runs Beneath It: New Study Discovers a 460-Km River Under the Antarctica Ice Sheet
The discovery of a 460 km river under the Antarctica ice sheet could be the missing link to climate models.
High Power, High Potential
U of A laser experts join global network increasing access to technology that could revolutionize everything from space physics and nano-scale manufacturing to clean energy and cancer treatment.
Study Uncovers Widespread and Ongoing Clearcutting of Swedish Old Forests
Almost one fourth of Sweden’s last unprotected old-growth forest was logged between 2003 and 2019.