A curious breath-like pattern exhibited by gas hydrates may help forecast hazards associated with extracting them from the seafloor.
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New Marine Ecology Tool Corrects for Effects of Fossil Fuel Emissions
Standardizing these corrections will help scientists understand ocean ecosystems.
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The New River Gorge: Ancient River, Old Mines, New National Park
Living in Geologic Time: Regrowth and resiliency bring new accolades to one of the world’s oldest rivers.
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The G20 Is Investing in Fossil Fuels
Among the G20, the United States and United Kingdom have invested the most in fossil fuels since the beginning of 2020.
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Understanding Earthquakes Caused by Hydraulic Fracturing
A better understanding of how earthquakes are caused by hydraulic fracturing is an important part of building better practices to manage and mitigate their risks.
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How Death and Disaster Followed the Shale Gas Boom in Appalachia
In the past decade, fracking has contributed to the deaths of more than a thousand people and the emission of more than a thousand tons of carbon dioxide in the Appalachian Basin.
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Union Leader Talks Coal and Climate
President of mine workers’ union says that combatting climate change is important but it can’t come at the cost of mining jobs.
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Fossil Fuels Less Efficient Than Earlier Estimates
According to a new analysis, fossil fuel energy return on investment is on par with renewables.
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Burning Fossil Fuels Worsens Drought
Tree rings help scientists trace the influence of greenhouse gas emissions on 20th-century drought conditions.
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Judge Blocks Oil and Gas Leases on Public Land, Citing Climate Change
The ruling pointed out a “critical flaw” in fossil fuel leasing.