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Satellite Observations Near Key U.S. Ports Show Unusual Shipping Activity and Backlogs May Be Affecting Air Quality

Scientific Questions Arrive in Ports Satellite observations of nitrogen dioxide near key U.S. ports suggest that increased shipping activity and backlogs may be affecting air quality. In October 2021, natural-color…

29 October 2021 · 5 min read

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Lake Mead – The Largest Reservoir in the United States – Drops to a Record Low

August 7, 2000 August 9, 2021 The reservoir stands at its lowest level since the 1930s. Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the United States and part of a…

12 September 2021 · 4 min read