A new study shows that in the right places, heat pumps can help homeowners lower greenhouse gas emissions, save on heating and cooling costs, and promote public health.
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Forecast: 8 Million Energy Jobs Created by Meeting Paris Agreement
Quickly switching to renewables will create 5 million more jobs by 2050 than sticking to fossil fuels will, according to projections.
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Lake Erie Sediments: All Dredged Up with Nowhere to Grow
Agriculture is a key contributor to the algae mats that plague Lake Erie. With so many fertilizers entering the lake, could sediment from the lake floor be used to grow crops instead?
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Tracking Sustainability Goals with Creative Data Sources
Nontraditional sources of data could assist in charting the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, helping design appropriate policies and investments to improve the state of the environment.
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Fushcia-Ann Hoover: The Business of Environmental Justice
EcoGreenQueen balances academia and entrepreneurship.
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Rick Jones: Finding the High School Spirit
Installing a love of learning in students and teachers alike.
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Zdenka Willis: Sailing into a High-Tech Future
Finding the roots of responsibility and outreach in the military.
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Charting the Paths to a Scientific Career
In our special issue on STEM careers, meet 17 scientists who’ve forged creative paths to a rewarding pursuit of Earth and space science.
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Choose Your Own Geoscience Adventure
There’s no one way to be a scientist. Read on to meet a group of professionals who discovered that their route wasn’t limited to the well-lit avenue.
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Wildfires Are Threatening Municipal Water Supplies
Climate change is driving an increase in catastrophic wildfires; consumers see, smell, and taste the effects in their water. Water utilities must prepare for worse times ahead.