Engineering with Nature to Face Down Hurricane Hazards
Natural and engineered nature-based structures offer promise for storm-related disaster risk reduction and flood mitigation, as long as researchers can adequately monitor and study them.
Water
Reaching New Levels in Groundwater Monitoring
As regions around the world face record-breaking droughts, researchers are using seismology to track groundwater levels and show that sustainable policies reduce strain on aquifers.
Can Decommissioned Mines Become Green Power Generators?
A new report supports the idea that underground mines can be transformed into energy storage facilities, adding the possibility of on-demand, carbon-free power to energy grids.
Green PCs Get an A for Effort
Conventional wisdom has it that PCs and electronics are just bad for the environment – think nasty chemicals, extreme water use, and e-waste. Manufacturers are making progress, with more on the horizon.
Q&A: Do We Have to Choose Between Speedy Development and Environment?
Environmental review is under scrutiny on Capitol Hill. Here’s what a NEPA expert thinks policymakers should keep in mind.
The Sustainable Consumer’s Guide to Smart Devices
Little devices can make a big difference in reducing your carbon footprint. Here’s a quick overview.
‘Soil Isn’t Forever’: Biodiversity Needs Protection Below the Ground
We know more than ever about the abundance of life in the soil. Now we have to step up to save it.
Hydrology Could Help Researchers Prepare for a Changing Electric Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy is preparing to award $10 million in grants for research related to “energy sheds,” a concept that takes the idea of a watershed and applies it to electricity generated and...
Watersheds & Foodsheds: Climate Change’s Impact on the American West
More than 1 in 10 Americans get some, if not all, of their municipal water from the Colorado River Basin. It's drying up, putting our food and economy at grave risk.
