A secluded mountain region thought to be free of plastic pollution is in fact blanketed by airborne microplastics on a scale comparable to a major city such as Paris, alarmed researchers reported Monday.
Earth Sciences
Apr 15, 2019
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Vermont's largest electric utility is upping the ante and setting a goal of getting all of its power from renewable sources in just over a decade.
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 15, 2019
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Microsoft is revamping its practices for investigating workplace allegations after a group of women shared stories of discrimination and sexual harassment.
Business
Apr 15, 2019
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Officials say the first golden eagle in Yellowstone National Park to be fitted with a tracking device has died of lead poisoning.
Ecology
Apr 15, 2019
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Cross-referencing a decade of Google searches and citizen science observations, researchers have determined which of 621 North American bird species are currently the most popular and which characteristics of species drive ...
Ecology
Apr 15, 2019
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For her new book, sociologist Danielle J. Lindemann, interviewed nearly one hundred commuter spouses—couples who live apart in service to their dual careers—to find out what this unique group might reveal about broader ...
Social Sciences
Apr 15, 2019
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The North Atlantic warming hole (NAWH), a region of reduced warming located in the North Atlantic Ocean, significantly affects the North Atlantic jet stream in climate simulations of the future, according to a team of researchers.
Earth Sciences
Apr 15, 2019
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In the future, weather forecasts that provide storm warnings and help us plan our daily lives could come up to five days sooner before reaching the limits of numerical weather prediction, scientists said.
Earth Sciences
Apr 15, 2019
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Creating new policies that deal with important issues like climate change requires input from geoscientists. Policy makers, media outlets, and the general public are interested in hearing from experts, and scientists are ...
Environment
Apr 15, 2019
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Would you be more likely to donate to charity if you could report the gift sooner on your taxes? According to a new article published in the National Tax Journal, the answer is yes.
Economics & Business
Apr 15, 2019
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