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Dying Reefs Bigger Threat to Coasts Than Rising Seas, Study Says
If coral reefs continue to degrade, waves on coastlines may substantially increase, leading to greater coastal erosion.
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Turning Assessment into Action: Advancing China’s Urban Sustainability
How do you encourage cities to race to the top in sustainability performance?
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How Green Are Your Imports? This Index Provides an Answer
Many “green” countries depend on imports from more polluting countries. A new index takes this into account and could shake up rankings on global environmental report cards.
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Planting a Park on the Cross-Bronx Expressway Would Save Money and Lives
Public health researchers run the numbers on creating a park on top of a section of the highway, finding it a worthwhile investment for community health.
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Why People Often Don’t Properly Prepare for Hurricanes
A new study looks at the mental biases that prevent people from taking adequate safety measures when a hurricane is on the way.
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So Much Depends on a Tree Guard
Adding protective barriers around street trees could reduce load on city sewers, study finds.
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Improving Tropical Cyclone Risk Assessment
Chia-Ying Lee, a scientist at the International Research Institute for Climate and Society, studies the structure and intensity evolution of tropical cyclones and how these are influenced by climate change.
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In Continuation of Trend, 2017 Was Second Warmest Year on Record
Earth’s global surface temperatures in 2017 ranked as the second warmest since 1880, according to an analysis by NASA released today.
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Rivers Predicted to Jump Banks More Often as World Warms
Rainfall changes caused by global warming will increase river flooding risks across the globe by the 2040s, says a new study.
