Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary field that combines physical, biological, and information sciences to study the environment and analyze the impact of human activities. This scientific discipline encompasses the study of ecosystems, biodiversity, climate change, conservation, pollution, and natural resource management. Environmental scientists use various methods and technologies to collect data, including remote sensing, bioinformatics, and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) to monitor and model the environment, assess trends, and formulate sustainability strategies. The goal of environmental science is not only to understand how the Earth’s systems work but also to develop practical approaches to conserving and managing natural resources in a sustainable way. This field is crucial for informing policy decisions and promoting practices that balance environmental protection with economic and societal needs, thereby addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time, such as climate change, water scarcity, and environmental degradation.
New research shows that deep-sea fish near Catalina Island are contaminated with DDT-related chemicals, revealing ongoing risks from decades-old pollution. During the mid-20th century, the…
A new study by researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington, the University of Nevada, Reno, and Virginia Tech reveals that climate change has…
Thawing permafrost in Alaska is staining rivers orange, impacting water quality and ecosystems. In Alaska, numerous remote streams and rivers are shifting from their natural…
To be outstanding in one’s field, one may need to be out standing in one’s field. An interdisciplinary research team led by John T. Van…
Advancement in pollution detection methods raises questions about current environmental policies. UC Riverside scientists have discovered a massive amount of methane, a highly potent greenhouse…
Scientists at the University of Notre Dame are expanding their list of consumer products that contain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a harmful group of…
Compared to historical patterns, the “wrong kind of fire” is burning. According to a study conducted by the Safford Lab at the University of California,…
Mercury exposure may have been a health risk for the ancient Maya. Mesoamerica’s ancient Maya cities never cease to amaze visitors. However, an unexpected danger…
Droughts in the sixth century helped Islam gain ground Extreme dryness aided the collapse of the ancient South Arabian kingdom of Himyar. The journal Science…
Creating renewable biocement entirely out of waste material Cement is a binder, a substance used in construction that hardens, sets, and adheres to other materials…
A cellphone-sized device automatically adjusts a home’s power use up or down to save the consumer money and increase the resiliency of the electric grid….
Scientists develop a new way to take a census of carbon in the ground under our feet – a crucial tool for managing climate change…
On August 23, 2018 the identification and distribution of aerosols in the Earth’s atmosphere is shown in this dramatic, planet-wide visualization. Produced in real time,…
It’s not quite a smoking gun, but one could be forgiven for thinking of it that way: a distinctive cloud formation that often signals damaging…
California is being plagued by massive wildfires, and the effects on air quality from those fires can extend far beyond the state’s borders. In addition…
The Columbia Glacier descends from an ice field 10,000 feet (3,050 meters) above sea level, down the flanks of the Chugach Mountains, and into a narrow inlet that…
Typically, we don’t think too much about the inner workings of our air-conditioning units, even as we enjoy the relief they bring on sweltering days….
For more than a century, scientists have understood that natural selection has profound effects on how an animal looks. Anole lizards that spend more time…