Posts Tagged ‘freshwater’
Map details all Great Lakes threats
U. MICHIGAN (US) — A comprehensive map three years in the making tells the story of human impact on the Great Lakes, an ecosystem that contains 20 percent of the world’s fresh water. Continue…
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 11:52 - 1 Comment
Earth & Environment - Aug 17, 2012 16:50 - 0 Comments
Freshwater can turn hurricanes into super storms
TEXAS A&M (US) — Hurricanes that pass over large areas of freshwater have the potential to intensify 50 percent faster than those that don’t, a new study shows. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 28, 2011 13:27 - 6 Comments
H2O cocktail fuels battery power
STANFORD (US) — A rechargeable battery that uses a mix of freshwater and sea water has the potential to supply about 2 terawatts of electricity annually—or about 13 percent of the world’s current energy consumption. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jan 11, 2011 10:21 - 0 Comments
Freshwater adds to greenhouse equation
IOWA STATE (US) — Methane emissions from inland freshwater has been underestimated, according to a new study, that finds that greenhouse gas uptake by continents is less than previously thought. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jun 10, 2010 13:41 - 0 Comments
A ‘whole-picture’ approach to freshwater
MICHIGAN STATE (US)—A new technique that combines data from satellites and aerial photos, along with information collected in the field, could improve efforts to conserve and manage freshwater lakes, streams, and wetlands. (more…)
Earth & Environment - May 6, 2009 13:07 - 0 Comments
Arctic glider yields unrivaled under-ice data
U. WASHINGTON (US)—A seaglider’s record-breaking journey under ice is helping scientists form a more complete picture of changes taking place in Arctic waters. (more…)
