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Great Lakes offshore wind could power the region and beyond
Offshore wind power could provide far more electricity than the U.S. uses for residential, commercial and industrial purposes. But the federal government has recently stopped approving offshore projects in the ocean.Another option is available, though:...
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Why animals are a critical part of forest carbon absorption
A lot of attention has been paid to how climate change can drive biodiversity loss. Now, MIT...
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UN report reveals alarming rise in Africa’s food insecurity despite global improvements
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Food insecurity is rising in many parts of Africa, with the number of people unable to afford a healthy diet surpassing 1 billion — some two-thirds of the continent's population — in 2024, according to...
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Which wildfire smoke plumes are hazardous? New satellite tech can map them in 3D for air quality alerts at neighborhood scale
Canada is facing another dangerous wildfire season, with burning forests sending smoke plumes across the provinces and into the U.S. again. The pace of the 2025 fires is reminiscent of the record-breaking 2023 wildfire season,...
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Is that wildfire smoke plume hazardous? New satellite tech can map smoke plumes in 3D for better air quality alerts at neighborhood scale
Canada is facing another dangerous wildfire season, with burning forests sending smoke plumes across the provinces and into the U.S. again. The pace of the 2025 fires is reminiscent of the record-breaking 2023 wildfire season,...
Environment
Solar drone with wingspan wider than jumbo jet could fly for months
A solar-powered surveillance drone with a wingspan larger than a Boeing 747 jumbo jet could fly for weeks or...
Environment
Record marine heatwaves may signal a permanent shift in the oceans
Extreme marine heat recorded since 2023 might herald the start of a regime shift in the world’s oceans that...
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We tracked illegal fishing in marine protected areas – satellites and AI show most bans are respected, and could help enforce future ones
Jennifer Raynor, Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison -
Marine protected areas cover more than 8% of the world’s oceans today, but they can get a bad rap as being protected on paper only.While the name invokes safe havens for fish, whales and other...
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Our brain’s mitochondria may play a crucial role in the onset of sleep
The components of cells that provide them with energy may play an unexpected role in sleep. A study in...
Environment
Walking 7000 steps a day seems to be enough to keep us healthy
We are often told to aim for 10,000 steps a day to maintain good health, but it turns out...
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