9 Houses That Prove Your Dream Home Is Also A Green Home
“Green building” is an effort to curb the environmental toll of inefficient homes, and it’s taking hold in the construction sector. Nine architects talk about their stunning projects that are not only sustainable, but beautiful too…
Immediate Aftermath Of An Oil Spill
The fate of oil during the first day after an accidental oil spill is still poorly understood, with researchers often arriving on the scene only after several days. New findings from a field experiment carried out in the North Sea provide valuable insight that could help shape the emergency response in the immediate wake of disasters.
Matanzas-Riachuelo River Basin Clean Up Effort Hindered
The 64-km Matanzas-Riachuelo river cuts across 14 Buenos Aires municipalities. The basin houses a number of chemical manufactures and industrial factories. Two centuries of neglect and a complex web of political and economic interests are hindering a clean-up plan that requires a broad, concerted effort.
Risks To Penguin Populations Analyzed
A major study of all penguin populations suggests the birds are at continuing risk from habitat degradation.
EIA Mapping Tool Shows Which U.S. Energy Facilities Are In Areas At Risk of Flooding
A new component of EIA’s Energy Mapping System allows users to view critical energy infrastructure that may be vulnerable to coastal and inland flooding.