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Monsoon Model Indicates Potential for Abrupt Transitions
A self-amplifying effect
presently sustains monsoon
winds, but it could also
disrupt the circulation over
land and sea. The periodical
rainfall could stop from one
... > full story
Hidden Threat: Elevated Pollution Levels Near Regional Airports
Scientists are reporting
evidence that air pollution
-- a well-recognized problem
at major airports -- may
pose an important but
... > full story
Glimpsing a Greener Future: Computer Model Foresees Effects of Alternative Transportation Fuels
It's the year 2060, and 75
percent of drivers in the
Greater Los Angeles area
have hydrogen fuel cell
vehicles that emit only
... > full story
Tiny Bubbles Clean Oil from Water
Small amounts of oil leave a
fluorescent sheen on
polluted water. Oil sheen is
hard to remove, even when
the water is aerated with
ozone or filtered through
sand. Now, an engineer has
... > full story
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Open Shop for Environmental Data
November 16, 2009 — A new way to access and reuse environmental data from diverse sources has been devised by European researchers. They foresee a future where environmental data and services are offered on the open ... > full story -
Warmer Means Windier on Lake Superior, World's Biggest Lake
November 15, 2009 — Rising water temperatures are kicking up more powerful winds on Lake Superior, with consequences for currents, biological cycles, pollution and more on the world's largest lake and its smaller ... > full story -
Airborne Nitrogen Shifts Aquatic Nutrient Limitation in Pristine Lakes
November 13, 2009 — The impact of airborne nitrogen released from the burning of fossil fuels and wide-spread use of fertilizers in agriculture is much greater that previously recognized and even extends to remote ... > full story -
Nitrogen Loss Threatens Desert Plant Life, Study Shows
November 9, 2009 — As the climate gets warmer, arid soils lose nitrogen as gas, reports a new study. That could lead to deserts with even less plant life than they sustain today, say the ... > full story -
Air Pollution Increases Infants' Risk Of Bronchiolitis
November 7, 2009 — Infants who are exposed to higher levels of air pollution are at increased risk for bronchiolitis, according to a new ... > full story -
Lightning's 'NOx-Ious' Impact On Pollution, Climate
November 6, 2009 — More than 1.2 billion lightning flashes occur around the world every year. Each of those billion lightning flashes produces a puff of nitrogen oxide gas (NOx) that reacts with sunlight and other ... > full story -
Big Air Pollution Impacts On Local Communities: Traffic Corridors Major Contributors To Illness From Childhood Asthma
November 5, 2009 — Heavy traffic corridors in the cities of Long Beach and Riverside are responsible for a significant proportion of preventable childhood asthma, and the true impact of air pollution and ship emissions ... > full story -
Common Plants Can Eliminate Indoor Air Pollutants
November 5, 2009 — Air quality in homes and offices is becoming a major health concern. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in indoor air emanate from adhesives, furnishings, clothing, and solvents and have been ... > full story -
Links Between City Walkability And Air Pollution Exposure Revealed
November 2, 2009 — A new study compares neighborhoods' walkability (degree of ease for walking) with local levels of air pollution and finds that some neighborhoods might be good for walking, but have poor air ... > full story -
Interactions With Aerosols Boost Warming Potential Of Some Gases
October 31, 2009 — For decades, climate scientists have worked to identify and measure key substances -- notably greenhouse gases and aerosol particles -- that affect Earth's climate. And they've been aided by ever ... > full story
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