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Pervouralsk’s green snow makes visible its toxic legacy
What’s “glowing in the dark” in a Russian town is sickly chemical green snow.
Droughts lead to higher levels of HIV in Lesotho
Study: there is a link between severe droughts and the spread of HIV in an African nation.
A billion oysters can restore New York Harbor’s ecosystems
Oysters are known for their prodigious capacity to filter water and remove nitrogen, which supports biodiversity.
Groundwater sources may be facing a ‘ticking time bomb’
"Changes in groundwater flows due to climate change could have a very long legacy."
Hydropower can ‘drive up CO2 emissions’
"To have reliable and clean electricity, you have to make sure you have an energy portfolio that’s diverse."
Plastic waste causes shellfish to become easy prey
Leachates from plastics influence the behavior of shellfish and possibly many other marine creatures.