These are the most educated Pittsburgh communities — not necessarily the wealthiest
These are the most educated Pittsburgh communities — not necessarily the wealthiest.....»»
U.S. hopes $40 million in smart infrastructure grants will create blueprint
The Federal Highway Administration will award $40 million in grants to communities for vehicle-to-everything technologies such as roadside infrastructure and wireless connectivity......»»
Subsistence poaching found to have little impact on biodiversity in the Amazon"s environmental protection areas
The presence of Indigenous communities and traditional river dwellers in extractive reserves located in Legal Amazonia is not a threat to birds and mammals considered subsistence poaching targets, according to a study reported in the journal Biologic.....»»
Himalayan communities are under siege from landslides—and climate change is worsening the crisis
Three-quarters of annual rain in the Himalayas arrives in the monsoon season from June to September. Within this rainy period are sudden and extremely intense cloudbursts, which often "pop" over a relatively small area (akin to a cloud bursting open.....»»
Residents unprepared for wildland fires, face barriers in implementing prevention measures: Study
This year, Canada saw the worst wildfire season in its history, with fires destroying homes, displacing thousands of residents, and burning the largest area since contemporary records began in 1983. Much of this damage to communities could be reduced.....»»
How ready is your town? Researchers help coastal towns prepare for the next storm in a changing climate
Hurricane Sandy brought devastation to the East Coast on October 29, 2012. With the destabilizing effects of the climate crisis, coupled with sea level rise, these record-breaking disasters are quickly becoming normal occurrences. Communities need to.....»»
Machine learning highlights ways to improve flood mitigation
Flooding in the United States costs communities more than $32 billion each year. As climate change drives increasingly severe and erratic storm events, experts project that figure to rise in coming years: Forecasts estimate that flood risk will incre.....»»
Psychologist examines genesis of online groups of sexually embittered men
What happens when lonely men, embittered by a sense of failure in the sexual marketplace, find each other and form communities on the internet? The result can be deadly......»»
From the skies to your roof, what does a raindrop pick up along the way?
As clean water access becomes more difficult in the American Southwest, more people are turning to harvesting rainwater as a solution, especially in Arizona. But with little data on contaminants in harvested rainwater, communities are wondering how c.....»»
Humor isn"t a deal-breaker when finding "the one," says study
University of Queensland research has found being funny or having a good sense of humor doesn't necessarily make you more attractive to potential partners......»»
Early Neolithic farmers arriving on the Baltic coast bucked trends and incorporated fish into their diets
Pioneering early farmers who arrived on the Baltic coast 6,000 years ago may have taken up fishing after observing indigenous hunter-gatherer communities, a major new study has found......»»
A non-exploitative economy favored the splendor of the Iberian Peninsula"s Copper Age communities, says study
A study by UAB researchers describes the productive forces of the Chalcolithic communities of the southern half of the Iberian Peninsula as being very diverse, both in the type of tasks performed and in intensity, with a high degree of cooperation an.....»»
Unlocking the climate benefits of dietary substitutions: The impact of land use policy
Substituting a 100g portion of beef meatballs with pea protein "meatballs" delivers the same climate benefit as avoiding a 16 km (10 mile) drive. Conversely substituting one liter of cows' milk with soy milk will not necessarily benefit the climate d.....»»
When predicting the function of microbial communities, simpler may be better
As biologists learn more about how microbial communities work together, a major goal is understanding how their composition determines function. What combination of strains and species makes the best team for breaking down pollutants, for example, or.....»»
Bill Ford: Future of auto industry at stake in ‘acrimonious" UAW negotiations
Ford Motor Co.'s executive chair says the monthlong strike will devastate communities across the U.S. and harm the economy if it continues......»»
How clouds protect coral reefs, but will not be enough to save them from us
Coral reefs are vital ecosystems for people and coastal communities. They provide food and livelihoods and protect coastlines from storms, contribute to local economies and preserve cultural heritage......»»
Isotope database will help Mexican communities better understand hydrology processes
With a population of 127 million and a land mass about a fifth the size of the United States, Mexico has a large spectrum of climates and landscapes, ranging from mountains to coastal regions and from deserts to glaciers. Because of these variations,.....»»
Diversity in government contracts still falls short of equal opportunity for disadvantaged firms
When it comes to government contracts, diversity doesn't necessarily translate into equity, according to a University of Michigan study......»»
Nevada lithium mine leads to "green colonialism" accusations
The rush to mine lithium for car batteries is dividing environmental and native American communities......»»
It"s not just Victoria"s iconic Mountain Ash trees at risk—it"s every species in their community
When we think of extinction, we think of individual species. But nature doesn't operate like that. Entire communities and even whole ecosystems are now so compromised they could be lost entirely. Australia now has about 100 ecological communities at.....»»
Amazon rain forest hides thousands of records of ancient Indigenous communities under its canopy, says new study
The world's most diverse forest, the Amazon, may also host more than 10,000 records of pre-Columbian earthworks (constructed prior to the arrival of Europeans), according to a new study. The new study combines cutting-edge remote sensing technology w.....»»