We thought these places were useless. They may help save the world.
These soggy spots have been dismissed as inhospitable smudges on the map — even serving as a metaphor for corruption that ...
Specialist Sponge Captures Valuable Minerals From Polluted Storm Water
Polluted storm-water is an issue for cities, and it's often the end point for valuable minerals like phosphates. A new sponge can recover those minerals, say scientists ...
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Nanoscale plastic particles enhance toxin uptake in plants and human cells
Micro- and nanoscale plastic particles in soil and water can significantly increase how much toxic chemicals plants and human intestinal cells absorb, according to two new studies from Rutgers Health ...
Unexpected Methane Surge: Clean Air Policies Could Be Backfiring
Cleaner air's impact requires a steeper reduction in human-emitted methane to meet global targets. A new study reveals that ...
Charred logs from Camp Small fire will help restore Patapsco wetlands
After a fire tore through 2.5 acres of Baltimore’s Camp Small lumber yard, a plan to use the logs for marsh reconstruction ...
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Celebrating Washington's indispensable wetlands
World Wetlands Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the vital role wetlands play in sustaining life. Throughout the ...
Reducing air pollution could increase methane emissions from wetlands – here’s what needs to be done
Improved computer models shed light on how reducing sulphur emissions will inadvertently release methane from wetlands.
Clean air policies may have ‘unfortunate consequences’ for methane emissions
A new study is the latest to suggest that reductions in atmospheric sulphur may be driving global warming at a rate faster ...
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Clean air policies having unintended impact driving up wetland methane emissions by up to 34 million tons
Reducing sulphur in the air may inadvertently increase natural emissions of methane from wetlands such as peatlands and swamps, a new study has found. The resulting additional future release of 20-34 ...
Clean air policies unintentionally drive up wetland methane emissions, study finds
Reducing sulfur in the air may inadvertently increase natural emissions of methane from wetlands such as peatlands and swamps ...
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The District’s wetlands are urban oases
Finding the balance between preserving natural areas like wetlands and making way for urban development is a challenge for planners, conservationists, regulators, and residents alike. A District ...