environmental science research for everyone
Did your chemistry teacher tell you that chemistry is all around you? It very literally is! You can find chemistry in many places, and the air around you is one of those places. Scientists use chemistry to figure out how to keep our air clean so we can stay healthy.
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We waste almost one third of our food. This wastes money and energy and hurts the environment. Learn what causes this problem and what you can do to fix it.
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The US has been producing more energy from its own natural resources in recent years. This is good for energy costs, but is it good for our health? Computer simulations can help figure it out.
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Many countries and states are trying to increase renewable energy to reduce CO2. There are lots of ambitious targets, and scientists analyze whether it is possible to meet these goals. This paper calculates whether it is possible for Europe to go 100% renewable.
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We use electricity daily, so many of us want to use cleaner versions. But how should we do that? Is it better to install rooftop solar panels or invest in other clean energy sources? The decision will depend on your situation, but this article provides some information to help you make the best decision for you.
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Electricity and food are two things each of us consumes every day. It is possible that by making smart choices, we can help grow more food while also generating electricity. Pollinating insects are an important part of agriculture in the US, and we can make electricity choices to increase the number of those insects near our farms.
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You have probably heard about how carbon is a major contributor to climate change, but have you heard about the problem of nitrogen pollution? We have been growing more and more food, but the fertilizer we use to do so can cause environmental problems.
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The air in the US has been getting cleaner, but some people are still suffering health impacts from pollution. Researchers analyzed records of death in the US to see if there is a level of air pollution that is no longer harmful.
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Clean air is very important to keep people healthy. While most people in the US are fortunate to have reasonably clean air, many people still get sick and die every year from dirty air. Around the world people are worried about the impacts of climate change. There may be a way to reduce the impacts from both air pollution and climate change at once.
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People worldwide are increasingly living in cities. Urban life has many benefits including economic growth, but large concentrations of people and their activities can lead to increased pollution. A recent study evaluated the trade-offs between pollution and urbanization to see if the economic benefits outweigh the negative health impacts.
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