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In 2022, Washington DC installed 2 bioretention systems across 2.6 acres to manage runoff. 1 year later, they could retain 2,627 cubic feet of stormwater per storm

Washington DC bioretention systems are quietly changing what happens when heavy rain hits city streets. Two systems on Hamlin Street NE can retain about 2,627 cubic feet of stormwater per storm. That equals nearly 20,000 gallons of water kept from rushing toward local waterways. The project shows how small urban…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

In 1998, New York listed Keuka Lake as impaired after DDT contamination. 16 years later, fish-tissue data led officials to remove the lake from the impaired waters list

Keuka Lake DDT cleanup shows how a pesticide banned decades ago kept affecting fish through contaminated soil and runoff. The problem began long before today’s conservation efforts. DDT settled into farmland and could travel with eroding soil toward the lake. New York farmers later adopted erosion controls, cover crops and…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

United Nations talks in Mongolia expose growing drought crisis as climate impacts worsen

Representatives from nearly 200 countries have wrapped up United Nations desertification talks in Mongolia

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Dry Land and Newly Fallowed Fields Track with Higher Valley Fever Rates Across Twenty California Counties

A new Science Advances study links shrubland, certain crops, and newly fallowed fields to higher rates of Valley fever across 20 California counties.

Medical Daily · Aug 27

Why an Unreliable Power Grid Is Changing the Case for Solar

Rising electricity costs and grid instability are changing the game. Discover why shifting to solar is less about ROI and more about building energy independence.

Kiplinger · Aug 26

Heat makes emergency rooms busier. Study shows which illness and injuries rise during hot spells

A massive study shows what illnesses and injuries spike in emergency room visits during heat waves in Chicago

The Independent UK · Aug 26

How Much Does Spray Foam Insulation Cost in Louisiana? Lane Pace Explains

Discover Louisiana spray foam insulation costs, including open-cell vs. closed-cell pricing, R-values, thickness requirements and climate considerations for homeowners.

International Business Times · Aug 26

In 1908, a Boston woman donated 140 acres of Maine Beehive and Bowl to protect the natural places. Her gift helped pave the way for Acadia National Park

In 1908, Eliza Homans made a remarkable contribution by donating 140 acres of land on Mount Desert Island, which included breathtaking features like the Beehive and Bowl. This significant act was the inaugural donation for the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservation, inspiring other landowners to join in protecting nature.…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist

The U.S. government has announced a drought disaster for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico as water woes deepen across the U.S. territory, with no relief in sight

The Independent UK · Aug 26

In 2000, UC Irvine led a 2-season study of rice paddies, finding crops emit ozone-depleting gases. Years later, the research still shows rice farming contributes 5% of atmospheric methyl iodide globally today

Rice paddies are known for methane emissions. But UC Irvine researchers found another atmospheric connection worth watching. Flooded rice fields also release methyl halide gases linked to ozone chemistry. The study found rice farming contributes about 1% of atmospheric methyl bromide and 5% of methyl iodide. The amounts are small…

The Economic Times · Aug 26