EPA to Ease Pollution Enforcement, Which Could Exacerbate Lung Illnesses
The agency says social distancing rules will limit companies’ abilities to comply with air pollution rules
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Science News Briefs from around the Planet
Here are a few brief reports about science and technology from around the planet, including one about the discovery of an intact chicken egg dating to Roman Britain.
Denser Cities Could Spare Climate but Also Increase Virus Transmission
Though urban living has a smaller carbon footprint, it can make social distancing more difficult
Swamp Wallaby Reproduction Give Tribbles a Run
They’re not born pregnant like tribbles, but swamp wallabies routinely get pregnant while pregnant.
In Just 10 Years, Warming Has Increased the Odds of Disasters
The likelihood of extreme events today is being underestimated, new research suggests
A Crystal Clear Path To Sustainable Bottled Water
Bottled water might be a healthier option than sweet sparkling soda, but it is not without its problems.
COVID-19: The Wildlife Trade and Human Disease
Christian Walzer, executive director of global health at the Wildlife Conservation Society, talks about how the wildlife trade, especially for human consumption, can lead to disease outbreaks...
Ocean Plastic Smells Great to Sea Turtles
Ocean plastic gets covered with algae and other marine organisms, making it smell delicious to sea turtles—with potentially deadly results.
Democrats Want to Include Climate Action in Coronavirus Aid
The two main proposals are for airlines to reduce carbon emissions and to extend clean-tech tax credits
The Hidden Toll of Wildfires
A huge aerial campaign seeks to understand the effects of biomass smoke on human health
U.N. Unveils New Rules for Aviation Carbon Offsets
The new climate rules come as the airline industry is reeling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic
Could Our Energy Come from Giant Seaweed Farms in the Ocean?
A U.S. agency is funding projects to help create a bioenergy industry based on macroalgae
Coronavirus Spurs Mass Cancellation of Climate Meetings
The outbreak could also complicate the rollout of an airline emissions trading program
How the Coronavirus Pandemic Is Affecting CO2 Emissions
Curtailed travel could temporarily lower emissions, but increased home energy use might offset that
Snapping Shrimp Make More Noise in Warmer Oceans
As oceans heat up, the ubiquitous noise of snapping shrimp should increase, posing issues for other species and human seagoing ventures.
Floating Panels Buoy Predictions of Global Solar Growth Spurt
Solar panels floating in reservoirs and other water bodies could meet substantial energy demand
Stress from Undersea Noise Interferes with Crab Camouflage
In an example of how sea noise can harm species, exposed shore crabs changed camouflaging color sluggishly and were slower to flee from simulated predators.
Trump’s Next Chief of Staff Is Open to Doing More on Climate
While he opposed the Paris climate agreement, Representative Mark Meadows has signaled support for renewables and a possible carbon tax
Magic Act: Steamboats Make Wilderness Disappear
Originally published in March 1880
Taking a Stand to Save Earth’s Oceans
Despite their immensity, the seas will be irreversibly depleted of life if nothing changes
