An agency-tribal partnership is identifying exposure risks previously not considered in mining risk assessments.
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GeoHealth Comes of Age
The outgoing and incoming Editors in Chief of GeoHealth reflect on recent years of growth and expansion in the journal while they plan for the challenges ahead.
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Mapping the Moon to Shield Astronauts from Radiation
Scientists are charting landing spots that offer future lunar astronauts protection from the Sun and deep space.
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Millions Likely Live in Areas Contaminated by Mining Runoff
Heavy metal contaminants from mining can live in ecosystems for centuries. A new global database shows where the problem is worst.
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How Wildfires and Weather Affect Portugal’s Public Health
Researchers dug into data to examine the effects of wildfires, pollutants, and meteorological factors on mortality and cardiovascular health in the Iberian country.
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Grand Canyon Heat May Become More Dangerous
Climate change may double the risk of heat-related illness at Grand Canyon National Park by the end of the century.
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When It’s Too Hot for Fans
Electric fans keep vulnerable people cool in a warming world. But new research shows there are increasing numbers of hours when—and places where—using fans may be dangerous.
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Some Chemicals Lingered for Weeks After Ohio Train Derailment
Researchers drove around a van outfitted with a sensitive mass spectrometer to measure airborne chemicals weeks after the disaster.
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The Art of Promoting Scientific Results
AGU has various avenues for promoting noteworthy research published in our journals and books, which increases visibility, downloads, and citations.
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Drought Leads to More Fossil Fuel Emissions
Hydropower lost in one area is often replaced by fossil fuel power produced elsewhere—and renewable energy sources may struggle to meet electricity demands caused by more frequent dry spells.