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.
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There’s a River in Our Creek: How Colorado Springs’ Growth is Eroding the Fountain Creek Watershed
Colorado Springs’ rapid expansion has reshaped the Fountain Creek watershed, accelerating erosion, increasing stormwater ...
Dust storms and wind erosion cause $154 billion in damages annually, study shows
A windy, dusty day can ruin your new car wash and leave you with grit in your mouth and dirt on your floors. But a new study ...
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Colombia’s Receding Coastline
In Colombia, coastal erosion caused by a combination of climate change and environmentally destructive industrial agriculture ...
Update: Eatonhurst Postfire Baer in Los Angeles County – Feb. 11 status
Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif. Eatonhurst Postfire Baer initially started 3:12 a.m. Jan. 18 in Los Angeles ...
Cultivating Success In The AI Era: Why Human Infrastructure And AI Must Grow Together
As organizations increasingly enable AI systems to make autonomous decisions, human infrastructure requires clear safeguards ...
11,000-year-old indigenous site — one of oldest on continent — found in Canada. See it
What are we learning about the past? Here are three of our most recent eye-catching archaeology stories.
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The Rise of Dust Storms
The Unsettling Frequency of Dust Storms In recent years, dust storms appear to have become more frequent across the globe. These massive swirling clouds of dust and dirt can darken skies and reduce ...
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Saving Our Soil - Farming with a Future
In eastern Germany, especially in Brandenburg, soil quality is poor. Erosion and sandstorms are normal, and the fertile humus layer is shrinking.Image: RBB Brandenburg is the federal state with ...