Environment News

Earth Had Its Hottest August in 175-Year Record 19 Sep 2024, 11:32 pm

August 2024 was Earth’s hottest August in NOAA’s 175-year climate record.

In Step Toward Solar Fuels, Durable Artificial Photosynthesis Setup Chains Two Carbons Together 19 Sep 2024, 11:31 pm

The system produces ethylene, an important ingredient of many plastics, with much higher efficiency, yield and longevity than competing systems.

Sea Surface Temperature Record in the Southwestern Pacific: Coral Colony From Fiji Reveals Warmest Temperatures in Over 600 Years 19 Sep 2024, 11:29 pm

The sea surface temperature in the Fijian archipelago in the southwestern Pacific is now at its maximum for more than 600 years.

Keeping Tabs on North Cascades Glaciers 19 Sep 2024, 11:28 pm

Glaciers seem like stoic monuments, resting quietly among alpine peaks.

Wastewater Monitoring can Detect Foodborne Illness, Researchers Find 19 Sep 2024, 10:48 pm

First used in the 1940s to monitor for polio, wastewater surveillance proved such a powerful disease monitoring tool that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the National Wastewater Surveillance System to support SARS-CoV-2 monitoring in September of 2020.

How do Coexisting Animals Find Enough to Eat? Biologists Unlock Insights into Foraging Habits in Yellowstone 19 Sep 2024, 10:43 pm

Ecologists have long sought clarity on the dietary habits of different animal species.

Investigating the Impacts of Biotechnological Pesticides 19 Sep 2024, 10:42 pm

Biotechnology-based pesticides, which aim to control pests without significantly affecting non-target species, are being developed as a promising alternative to traditional chemical treatments.

Solar Growth Continues to Defy Predictions 19 Sep 2024, 10:40 pm

The world is set to install a third more solar capacity this year than it did in 2023, surpassing forecasts by both industry experts and independent analysts.

Texas A&M AgriLife Researchers Identify Novel Approach to Minimize Nitrogen Loss in Crops 19 Sep 2024, 12:50 am

While agriculture producers apply nitrogen fertilizer to supply nutrients to their crops, they can’t always keep those nutrients in the soil for maximum efficiency, often losing them into the atmosphere or water supply as nitrates and nitrous oxide.

Empowering Communities Made Vulnerable to Climate Risks 19 Sep 2024, 12:35 am

Waterloo is a leader in sustainability research and education. Home to the largest Faculty of Environment in Canada, Waterloo has been a catalyst for environmental innovation, solutions and talent for 50 years.