UTEP study finds dust storms and wind erosion cost U.S. $154 billion per year
Dust particles may be small, but they can prove to be mighty costly to not only residents, but the economy as well.
4 things to know about mudslide risk as major rains hit Los Angeles County
When hills are healthy, vegetation can anchor the soil in place. But when that is burned off, hillsides become vulnerable to erosion, and slopes can come crashing down.
LA flash flood watch: Rain on wildfire burn scars can trigger destructive debris flows − a geologist explains how
Rain on burned hillslopes can trigger dangerous floods and debris flows. Those debris flows can move with the speed of a ...
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Ricoh Dominicana plants red mangroves in Las Calderas
The Ministry of Environment and members of the Dominican Navy, recently planted 3,000 red mangroves in Las Calderas, Baní. The effort was sponsored by Ricoh Dominicana. The reforestation effort took ...
Pacific Blue Catchment: A Vital Ecosystem for Sustainability
Introduction The Pacific Blue Catchment is a crucial ecological and hydrological system that plays a significant role in maintaining environmental stability, supporting biodiversity, and ensuring ...