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Less Summer Arctic Sea Ice Cover Means Colder, Snowier Winters in Central Europe
Even if the current weather
situation may seem to go
against it, the probability
of cold winters with a lot
of snow in Central Europe
... > full story
Mysterious Flotsam in Gulf of Mexico Came from Deepwater Horizon Rig
Using state-of-the-art
chemical forensics and a bit
of old-fashioned detective
work, scientists confirmed
that mysterious material
... > full story
Low Temperatures Enhance Ozone Degradation Above the Arctic
Extraordinarily cold
temperatures in the winter
of 2010/2011 caused the most
massive destruction of the
ozone layer above the Arctic
... > full story
What Can Be Done to Slow Climate Change?
Scientists have detailed 14
key air pollution control
measures that, if
implemented, could slow the
pace of global warming,
improve health and boost
agricultural production. ... > full story
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Carbonized Coffee Grounds Remove Foul Smells
February 8, 2012 — In research to develop a novel, eco-friendly filter to remove toxic gases from the air, scientists found that a material made from used coffee grounds can sop up hydrogen sulfide gas, the chemical ... > full story -
Coastal Waters Produce Halogenated Organic Molecules That Exacerbate Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
February 1, 2012 — Coastal waters of the tropical Western Pacific produce natural halogenated organic molecules involving chlorine, bromine and iodine atoms that may damage the stratospheric ozone layer. This is the ... > full story -
Chemistry Research Offers a Breath of Fresh Air Against Indoor Pollutants
January 26, 2012 — A chemist is making and studying materials that decrease toxins in the air by either turning the lights on or off in a ... > full story -
Asthma Rate and Costs from Traffic Pollution Higher: Much Higher Than Past Traditional Risk Assessments Have Indicated
January 25, 2012 — A team of resource economist researchers has revised the cost burden sharply upward for childhood asthma and for the first time include the number of cases attributable to air pollution, in a new ... > full story -
First Link Between Potentially Toxic PFCs in Office Air and in Office Workers' Blood
January 18, 2012 — In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists are reporting that the indoor air in offices is an important source of worker exposure to potentially toxic substances released by carpeting, furniture, paint ... > full story -
Solutions for a Nitrogen-Soaked World
January 17, 2012 — Nitrogen is both an essential nutrient and a pollutant, a byproduct of fossil fuel combustion and a fertilizer that feeds billions, a benefit and a hazard, depending on form, location, and quantity. ... > full story -
Wood-Burning Stoves: Harmful or Safe?
January 16, 2012 — Wood-burning stoves are a popular source of heating in many countries. However in recent years there has been much debate about the potential negative health effects associated with wood smoke. A ... > full story -
Offsetting Global Warming: Molecule in Earth's Atmosphere Could 'Cool the Planet'
January 12, 2012 — Scientists have shown that a newly discovered molecule in Earth's atmosphere has the potential to play a significant role in offsetting global warming by cooling the ... > full storyMore: -
Airborne Science Laboratory Treks to Great White North to Study Snow
January 12, 2012 — Beginning Jan. 17, NASA will fly an airborne science laboratory, including a unique airborne radar built by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., above Canadian snowstorms to tackle a ... > full story -
Reuse of Municipal Wastewater Has Potential to Augment Future Drinking Water Supplies
January 10, 2012 — With recent advances in technology and design, treating municipal wastewater and reusing it for drinking water, irrigation, industry, and other applications could significantly increase the nation's ... > full story
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