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The “Black Gold” Flowing Under Los Angeles

Katherine Kornei, Science Writer by Katherine Kornei 15 November 202222 March 2023

Functioning oil fields, some with cleverly camouflaged infrastructure, are tucked into the urban sprawl of the Los Angeles basin. But recent legislation could change that.

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Indian Cities Invest in Low-Cost Air Quality Sensors

by Deepa Padmanaban 19 October 202228 October 2022

The sensors help bridge gaps in air quality data due to critical shortages of government monitoring stations.

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Setting the Stage for Climate Action Under the Montreal Protocol

by Stephen O. Andersen, Marco Gonzalez and Nancy J. Sherman 18 October 20223 June 2024

Twelve papers formed the scientific basis for fast action to strengthen the treaty, which was already safeguarding stratospheric ozone, so it also protects the climate by reducing super pollutants.

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Tracking Climate Through Ship Exhaust

by Humberto Basilio 27 September 202218 October 2022

International regulations have reduced aerosol pollutants released from ships. Now, researchers want to use ship tracks to better understand the ambiguous effects that cleaner air has on climate.

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Wetlands on the Farm: Potent, Nutrient-Capturing Tools in (Relatively) Small Packages

by Kristen Coyne 21 September 2022

Constructed wetlands can significantly reduce water pollution from tile-drained farms.

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New USGS Director: Partnerships Are Our Superpower

Kimberly M. S. Cartier, News Writing and Production Intern for Eos.org by Kimberly M. S. Cartier 26 August 202226 August 2022

The new director hopes to strengthen existing partnerships, build and retain a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and deliver the agency’s science to those who need it most.

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La minería amenaza a las poblaciones Indígenas aisladas del Amazonas

by Meghie Rodrigues 5 August 202224 March 2023

Un proyecto de ley en el Congreso Brasileño permitiría la expansión minera en territorios Indígenas. Una nueva investigación demuestra cómo esto podría afectar radicalmente a los pueblos aislados.

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Climate Action Plans Tailored to Indian Cities

by Deepa Padmanaban 6 May 20221 June 2023

The plans identify localized vulnerabilities, as well as adaptations to climate change risks.

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Chronicling the Hottest, Coldest, Windiest, and Rainiest Weather

by Alex Sterin, Phillip Jones, Blair Trewin, Daniel Krahenbuhl and Randall S. Cerveny 5 April 20229 May 2022

The World Meteorological Organization verifies and documents record-setting temperatures, winds, lightning, and more, offering snapshots of Earth’s extremes and hints about its changing climate.

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U.S. Businesses May Be Required to Report Emissions, Climate Risk

Kimberly M. S. Cartier, News Writing and Production Intern for Eos.org by Kimberly M. S. Cartier 22 March 20221 June 2023

The proposed rules seek to give investors more complete and standardized climate risk information. The move would bring U.S. policy closer to international standards.

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