Category: Environment
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Beach Sediment Dynamics
Sediments on a beach display a complex and dynamic relationship with their environment, influenced by a variety of geological and oceanographic factors. Typically, beach sediments range from fine silts and clays to coarse gravels and cobbles, depending on the energy of the coastal system. In high-energy environments, such as exposed coastlines with strong waves and…
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The Endangerment of Underwater Species
Many species within our underwater ecosystem have been slowly deteriorating as we know them. There are many causes for the loss of population among these species, many of which have to do with the species you see in the mirror everyday. Humans and their actions have negatively impacted our planet in many ways and will…
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How Runoff is Affecting Our Waters
Runoff is one of many causes for the detrimental impacts on our waters. The main cause of runoff is due to urbanization near coastlines or waterways. Whenever it rains, the water flows through these sites, making its way through fertilizer, pesticides, bacteria, and pollutants and continues to finalize it’s journey through storm drains and landing…
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How Our Waters Are Being Destroyed
A lot of the causes of the Earth’s oceans, lakes, and rivers becoming ravaged are created by humans. Our industrialization and modernization comes with many benefits that have been proven to save lives. However, along with every good thing comes some bad. In this case, our technological advances and innovating have taken a toll on…
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Department of Energy Grants to Focus on Clean Energy Research and Development
This week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced awards totaling $52 million for a broad range of small businesses in 39 states. The projects will work to solve a wide range of problems—from cybersecurity for electric vehicle charging infrastructure to new ways to detect radiation threats and new ways to manufacture lithium metal for…