NASA-ISRO Satellite Sends First Radar Images of Earth’s Surface - NASA

The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) Earth-observing radar satellite’s first images of our planet’s surface are in, and they offer a glimpse of

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Assistant Professor of Biology

The Biology Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in conservation ecology. Initial appointment to this po...

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A Decade-Long Search for a Battery That Can End the Gasoline Era

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ASDC | MAIA Surface Monitor Data Product Announcement

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6 charts that show how the grid is getting cleaner

Clean energy hit key inflection points this year from California to Texas and the midwest — and across the Atlantic in Great Britain, too.

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‘The dead zone is real’: why US farmers are embracing wildflowers

Strips of native plants on as little as 10% of farmland can reduce soil erosion by up to 95%

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Feasibility test of per-flight contrail avoidance in commercial aviation - Communications Engineering

Vapour trails (contrails) from aircraft make a substantial contribution to aviation’s climate impact. Here we execute a per-flight contrail avoidance feasibility test through altitude adjustments base...

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The U.S. just took its biggest step yet to end coal mining

The Biden administration’s decision ends new leasing in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming and Montana, the nation’s biggest coal-producing region.

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NASA and GISTDA team up to clear the air with ASIA-AQ project

NASA has joined forces with Thailand's GISTDA to tackle the pervasive issue of air pollution through the ASIA-AQ project

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Earth Science to Action

Within a decade, NASA will advance and integrate Earth science knowledge to empower humanity to create a more resilient world.

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Air pollution tied to signs of Alzheimer’s in brain tissue, study finds

It’s the latest in a growing body of research that shows a link between air pollution and cognitive decline.

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The EV shift could prevent millions of childhood asthma attacks

For children living near U.S. highways, a transition to zero-emission electric vehicles will mean reduced exposure to dangerous exhaust.

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Pentagon and more federal buildings are adding solar to their campuses

The Dept. of Energy recently announced $104 million for energy conservation and clean energy projects at 31 federal facilities, including a new solar

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US Postal Service rolls out first EV charging stations

The US Postal Service just unveiled one of many EV charging stations that will power up its new electric fleet of 66K vehicles.

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New EPA rule could save 4,200 lives a year. Industry warns it could cost Biden his reelection.

Business groups say the stricter standard on particulate pollution could hurt manufacturing jobs in states key to President Biden’s reelection chances.

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CIRA - Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere » Summer School for Inverse Modeling of...

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Student Airborne Research Program - NASA Science

An eight-week immersive summer internship for undergraduates to gain hands-on research experience.

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NSPIRES - Solicitations Summary

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A huge battery has replaced Hawaii's last coal plant

Plus Power’s Kapolei battery is officially online. The pioneering project is a leading example of how to shift crucial grid functions from fossil-fueled plants to clean energy.

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Academia’s Hidden Price Tag - Eos

Many academics feel burdened by overwork, but change is afoot as scientists strive to shift the culture of higher education.

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Air Quality - NASA Science

NASA satellites, along with airborne and ground-based sensors, are constantly collecting data on major pollutants in our atmosphere.

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How shrinking corn could help farmers—and the environment

Plants bred or engineered to be shorter resist windstorms and may bring higher yields and reduce pesticide use

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Many on Gulf Coast say time is running out for EPA to act on toxic air

The Biden administration vowed to protect Gulf Coast communities from dangerous pollution. But refineries continue to exceed safe levels.

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