Tag: research
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Princeton Study: Up to 900,000 Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells Pollute Pennsylvania’s Air
The study describes how abandoned oil wells serve as leakage pathways for carbon dioxide, methane, brine and more…
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U.S. Student Teams Win First-Ever International Soil Judging Contest
Using only their eyes, sense of touch and a limited set of tools, they make land usage recommendations about agriculture…
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Research Finds Critical ‘Bud-Break’ Gene Aids Trees in Adapting to Climate Change
Scientists have confirmed the function of a gene that controls the awakening of trees from winter dormancy…
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Skyscraper-Size Ice Structures Discovered Beneath Greenland Ice Sheet
Using ice-penetrating radar, researchers have discovered ragged blocks of ice as tall as city skyscrapers…
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Major U.S. Breweries Work to Conserve Water Amid Widespread Drought
Major breweries in the U.S. are cutting back on the amount of water they use to brew beer …