California Healthcare Facilities are Being Threatened by Wildfires
Wildfires are impacting the state’s inpatient facilities.
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Cell Phones Use to be a Status Symbol in China. Not Anymore.
Once upon a time, cell phones were few and far between.
Organoid Intelligence: A New Science on the Horizon
OI is a new science, more advanced than AI.
Adsorbents are the Key to Removing Toxic Microplastics from Water
Adsorbent powders may be able to collect a large amount of toxins from the water supply.
Hotter Temps = More Air Pollution from Natural Sources
Gomez warns that CO2 emissions will have to decrease sharply to have a positive effect on future air quality.
Ancient Medicinal Lion’s Mane Mushrooms May Improve Memory
Scientists have found that the properties of the ancient lion’s mane mushroom carry a wealth of benefits.
Green Fuels That Aren’t
When are “green fuels” not really green? When they have hidden – or not so hidden – environmental costs that aren’t counted in the sustainability equation.
Fish and Farm Animals Are Dying After the Toxic Ohio Train Derailment
According to the US Department of Transportation, the national railway system transports around 4.5m tons of toxic chemicals each year.
The EPA Addresses Pollution Problem with New Rule
Acceptable air pollution levels are expected to decrease.
No Consensus Plan for Colorado River Use
Colorado River states again failed to arrive at a consensus plan for water use reduction. Watching how this unfolds will be instructive for navigating future resource shortages.