How microbes can fight climate change
by BYLINE: Brian Muffley Newswise – While carbon dioxide gets a lot of attention in the climate debate, methane, the main flammable component of natural gas, …
Tag: The state of the environment
WCS’s Monica Medina on the important new US pledge for the Green Climate Fund
Newswise — Dubai, December 2, 2023 – The following statement was released by WCS President and CEO Monica Medina regarding the US administration’s announcement today …
Sea salt aerosols are critical to Hawaii’s coastal clouds, rain.
Newswise – Despite their small size, aerosols such as sea salt, dust and ash play a major role in shaping weather and climate. These particles …
Research aims to convert manure into protein
Newswise – Can you turn manure into cows, chickens or fish? Scientists at Texas A&M AgriLife Research are trying to do just that, through the …
Plants may absorb more CO2 than previously thought, new research suggests.
Newswise — a new study was published today in a leading international journal Achievements of science It paints an uncharacteristically optimal picture for the planet. …
Wetland surveillance for infectious avian influenza – and its detection
Newswise — Lately, morning omelets and holiday dinners have gone up in price. According to the US Department of Agriculture, one likely cause is avian …
Scientists point to rapid temperature change responses in the center of the brain.
Researchers say animals respond more to fast than slow environments Nervous activity in the brain of the flight is expected from the danger of heat …
Most Americans don’t have “forever chemicals” and risks
Newswise — November 16, 2023 – Texas A&M AgriLife Scientists who conducted the first general U.S. survey of public awareness of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, …
Cesium Removal: Solving a Chemically Challenging Problem
By Jessenia Hernandez Newswise – Fifty-six million gallons. This is the amount of radioactive tank waste left at the Hanford site as a result of …
Cesium Removal: Solving a Chemically Challenging Problem
By Jessenia Hernandez Newswise – Fifty-six million gallons. This is the amount of radioactive tank waste left at the Hanford site as a result of …