Some wild boar hunted in German forests have radiation levels that exceed the limit deemed safe for human consumption. New research suggests that it’s not just because of Chernobyl.
Tag: Environmental Science & Technology (Journal)
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Phoenix Blackout in Heat Wave Would Overwhelm Hospitals, Study Warns
New research warns that nearly 800,000 residents would need emergency medical care for heat stroke and other illnesses in an extended power failure. Other cities are also at risk.
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Big Soda’s Alcohol Drinks Worry Health Experts
PepsiCo and Coca-Cola enter hard soda markets, causing concerns among regulators and researchers.
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Students Lost One-Third of a School Year to Pandemic, Study Finds
Learning delays and regressions were most severe in developing countries and among children from low-income backgrounds. And students still haven’t caught up.
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Methane Leaks Plague New Mexico Oil and Gas Wells
An analysis found leaks of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from oil and gas drilling in the Permian Basin were many times higher than government estimates.