Environment

Rainy Days and Weekdays

Weather researchers have found evidence that rain storms tend to take it easy on the weekend. The extra weekday rain might be caused by the pollution we generate by commuting to work.


Supergreenhouse Climate Mystery

As global temperatures rise, glaciers melt and sea levels go up, right? Well, new research on prehistoric climates indicates that the opposite could somehow be true. The findings add a new twist to how we think about climate change.

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Nano Pollution and Health

Scientists find that air pollution is even worse for you than previously thought. New research shows how tiny particles from vehicle emissions can cause heart disease and other problems.

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Storms and Warming

Researchers studying the expected impact of global warming say many parts of the United States will see more thunderstorms as a result. They spotted an increase in the number of days with the conditions necessary to create big storms.

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Pollution Cost

Scientists have totaled up the cost of damage to the world’s environment during the past 40 years. The study shows that the world’s poorest countries have been stuck with more than their share of the bill.

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