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Eruptions of Hawaiian Volcanoes: Past, Present,...
Volcanic eruptions are more than nature’s spectacle, they tell the story of our planet’s dynamic forces. Hawaiian volcanoes, like Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, are among the most active in the…
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Internet-Exposed HMIs Pose Cybersecurity Risks to...
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in water and wastewater systems can pose serious risks, as internet-exposed Human Machine Interfaces make critical infrastructure vulnerable to unauthorized access. Recent incidents show how malicious actors can…
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Fall Weather Safety
The National Weather Service (NWS) kicked off its Fall Safety Campaign on September 1, 2024, to help communities prepare for seasonal weather challenges. From wildfire preparedness to winter weather readiness,…
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Structured Science Syntheses to Inform Decision...
Federal agencies like the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service oversee vast public lands, managing them for diverse uses, from recreation to energy…
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PFAS in the U.S. Population
Since 1999, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has tracked PFAS levels in the blood of the U.S. population, helping us better understand public health trends. As the…
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Direct Air Capture Explained
Direct air capture (DAC) is an innovative technology designed to directly pull CO2 from the atmosphere, offering a solution to mitigate climate change. It has the potential to create well-paying…
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U.S. Department of Energy Methane Mitigation...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is tackling methane emissions head-on with innovative technology solutions aimed at reducing their environmental impact. Through the Methane Mitigation Technologies Program, the DOE is…
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Earth Observation Remote Sensing Tools—Assessing...
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with the Joint Agency Commercial Imagery Evaluation (JACIE), has launched the Earth Observing Satellites Online Compendium, an accessible web database for remote sensing…
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Persistent Chemicals
The GAO conducted a study on PFAS, a group of chemicals that persist in the environment and can cause health issues, found in products like carpets and nonstick cookware. With…
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Environmental Hazards: A Framework for...
Across the federal government, agencies are tasked with making decisions about how best to use taxpayer resources to reduce risks to human health and the environment posed by environmental hazards…
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Persistent Chemicals
In 2029, the Environmental Protection Agency will require certain public water systems to comply with maximum contaminant levels for specific PFAS in drinking water. But there are concerns about whether…
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EPA Guidance on Improving Cybersecurity at...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency developed this publication to assist owners and operators of drinking water and wastewater systems (WWSs) with assessing gaps in their current cybersecurity practices and controls…
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First Responder Resource Group Big City Fire...
The Big City Fire Working Group (BCF) brings together representatives from 12 of the largest fire departments in the United States, as measured by number of stations and operational personnel.…
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Addressing the Nation’s Wildfire Problem: An S&T...
As climate conditions are becoming hotter and drier, wildfires have grown more intense and destructive across much of the U.S. The public safety challenges from wildfires are most acute in…
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Fire Science Exchange Network: Fiscal Year 2023...
The Fire Science Exchange Network is a science delivery organization made up of 15 regional fire science exchanges across the United States. Created in 2010, the exchanges provide relevant and…
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