
Climate
Let’s learn about why summer 2023 was so hot
Human-caused climate change has played a big role in this summer’s historic heat.
By Nikk Ogasa
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Human-caused climate change has played a big role in this summer’s historic heat.
Mud at the bottom of this lake holds a record showing how humanity has been changing our planet. But the Anthropocene isn’t an official new epoch yet.
A prototype fabric could help keep cars, buildings and other spaces cooler during heat waves while also reducing greenhouse-gas emissions.
After being washed, dried, sanitized and shredded, used diapers were mixed with other materials to make a strong concrete.
Using saltwater would allow coastal cities to save their freshwater for drinking and to reduce their carbon footprints. Some could save money, too.
Microplastics in the soil hinder plant growth. But two finalists at Regeneron ISEF found that fungi and farm waste can reduce the harm.
Replacing grass with native plants uses less water and fewer chemicals while providing additional benefits to people and wildlife.
The unusual, fruit-inspired structure of this material provides quick filtration that could satisfy people's daily water needs.
By searching ancient texts and ruins, scientists found a concrete recipe that could make buildings stronger — and help address climate change.
This interplay between plastics and metals could affect how each affects the environment — and suggests opportunities for controlling their risks.