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How Cyanobacteria Prevented the Oceans from Boiling Away
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Assessing Rice Production Models for Food Security
Human ImpactCracking the Code: Can Rice Production Models Save Us From Food Shortages? Rice. It’s more than just a grain; it’s the lifeblood for over half the planet. Think about that for a second. Billions of people depend on a steady supply of this stuff. But with a growing population and a planet throwing curveballs like
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Cultivating Wellness: An Exploration of Industrial, Medical, and Culinary Herb Growing
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Tackling Urban Smog: Innovative Strategies for Cleaner Air in Delhi and Beijing
Human ImpactUnderstanding the Causes of Smog in Large Cities Smog, a combination of smoke and fog, has become a persistent problem in many of the world’s largest metropolitan areas, particularly in cities such as Delhi and Beijing. This problem is primarily caused by a combination of factors, including industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and the burning of
Posted on May 17, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
Assessing the Lingering Environmental Impact of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
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Posted on May 16, 2024 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
Were there any plans or proposals for “unilateral geoengineering deployments” before this paper was publsihed?
Human ImpactGeoengineering refers to deliberate and large-scale interventions in the Earth’s climate system to counteract the effects of climate change. One specific approach is known as unilateral geoengineering, in which individual nations or entities take independent action to manipulate the climate without international consensus. This article examines whether there were any plans or proposals for unilateral