Another Atmospheric River Hits British Columbia

Another Atmospheric River Hits British Columbia

A potent storm brought heavy rain and gusty winds to southwestern Canada and the U.S. state of Washington in October 2024.

Published Oct 21, 2024

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Water for a Desert Lake in Algeria

Water for a Desert Lake in Algeria

Scientists are studying the rare filling of Sebkha el Melah for clues about past—and possibly future—greening of the Sahara Desert.

Published Oct 21, 2024

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Madagascar’s Betsiboka River Delta

Madagascar’s Betsiboka River Delta

The growing network of channels and islands now spans more than half of the estuary that was once open to ships.

Published Oct 20, 2024

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Where Warehouses Are Built, Air Pollution Follows

Where Warehouses Are Built, Air Pollution Follows

New research shows that the presence of warehouses in the Los Angeles area is associated with higher levels of airborne particulate pollution.

Published Oct 19, 2024

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Pyramid Lake in Bloom

Pyramid Lake in Bloom

Blooms of cyanobacteria develop in the brackish waters of this Nevada lake nearly every year.

Published Oct 17, 2024

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