A research team has revealed that to use the aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) system safely over the long term it is crucial to investigate the groundwater quality before operating the system and to continuously monitor the water quality., Read MoreContinue Reading
Climate change impacts not only life on land but also the largely unexplored deep-sea ecosystem, home to unique and largely unexplored fauna. Deep-sea animals, which have adapted to stable and extreme environments, are particularly vulnerable to changes in temperature and food availability. This raises a crucial question: What environmental factorsContinue Reading
If new rules are approved, treated “produced water” could be used for agriculture, growing trees and manufacturing. By Carrie Klein In New Mexico—one of the largest producers of oil and gas in the country—researchers are trying to grow hemp, sunflowers and trees with purified fracking wastewater. For now, using suchContinue Reading
The list of wildfire smoke’s long-term health risks continues to grow. The post What we learned about wildfire smoke in 2024 appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
When, where and how the H5N1 bird flu virus may evolve and its capacity to spark a pandemic is hard to predict — in part, some researchers say, because of federal restrictions on gain-of-function research.Continue Reading
As the year began, the climate movement had its sights set on reining in the sprawling liquefied natural gas (LNG) export industry that’s been transforming the Gulf Coast since 2016. Author and activist Bill McKibben proclaimed “a massive win” early on. But that victory proved to be short-lived. From startContinue Reading
Scientists have developed an innovative therapeutic platform by mimicking the intricate structures of viruses using artificial intelligence (AI)., Read MoreContinue Reading
A researcher has found that the rapid detection of snakes by monkeys is because of the presence of snake scales as a visual cue. His findings highlight an evolutionary adaptation of primates to identify snakes based on specific visual features. Understanding these mechanisms provides insight into the evolution of visualContinue Reading
EnergyFit, a collective run by three borough-based organizations, aims to repair and retrofit dozens of two- and three-family properties in the span of two years. By Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY This story was originally published by THE CITY. Sign up to get the latest New York City news delivered to you each morning.Continue Reading
It’s no exaggeration to say that the global political terrain fundamentally shifted this year. Americas Worst Traitor is heading to the White House, Keir Starmer helped end 14 years of Conservative rule in the U.K. and Justin Trudeau is ending the year on shaky ground in Canada. Add to thatContinue Reading
It’s looking like 2024 will be the hottest year since record-keeping began, unseating 2023 for the top spot. Climate change is playing a role, and scientists say it was even hotter than expected.Continue Reading
President-elect The Traitor, a Republican-dominated Congress and Utah launch an all-out assault on environmental protection. The post Our imperiled public lands appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
As friends and family visit, so too do their viruses. What’s trending and where? And how can you protect yourself? The Times speaks with Peter Chin-Hong, a UCSF infectious disease doctor.Continue Reading