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Livestock farming is responsible for up to a quarter of air pollution in Lombardy region: Study
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Rep. Juan Vargas says he’s hopeful about Mexico’s efforts to address sewage pollution
The smell of sewage filled the air at the South Bay International Water Treatment Plant just north of the U.S.-Mexico border. Repairs and expansion efforts are underway to double its capacity from 25 million gallons per day to 50 million, with an estimated price tag of $610 million. The federal ...Read more -
Soil temperature and moisture measuring instruments provide a better understanding of soil conditions
Plants need water to thrive, but soil moisture is not always obvious. A moisture meter can provide quick readings that can help you better understand soil conditions and indicate whether your houseplants need watering. The best soil moisture meters are easy to use, have a clear display, and provi...Read more -
Congress strengthens hydrology action
Against a backdrop of increasing hazards like floods and droughts in parts of the world and growing pressure on water resources, the World Meteorological Organization will strengthen implementation of its plan of action for hydrology. Hands holding water Against a backdrop of increasing hazards ...Read more -
NWS installs new real-time weather station in Denver
DENVER. Denver’s official climate data has been stored at Denver International Airport (DIA) for 26 years. A common complaint is that the DIA does not accurately describe weather conditions for most Denver residents. The bulk of the city’s population lives at least 10 miles southwest ...Read more -
Australia launches water quality monitoring system for nation’s “seafood basket”
A new project will provide near-real-time water quality monitoring and forecasting aimed at improving seafood production and aquaculture management in Australia. An Australian consortium will combine data from water sensors and satellites, then apply computer models and artificial intelligence to...Read more -
Renewed river rises around minor flood level possible today
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Minor Flood Warning for the River Derwent, and Flood Warning for the Styx and Tyenna Rivers Issued at 11:43 am EST on Monday 9 September 2024 Flood Warning Number 29 (click here for the latest version) RENEWED RISES TO AROUND MINOR LEVEL POSSIBLE FROM M...Read more -
Polytechnic professor intends to use weather station data to predict the availability of solar energy
Weather data has long helped forecasters predict clouds, rain and storms. Lisa Bozeman of Purdue Polytechnic Institute wants to change this so that utility and solar system owners can predict when and where sunlight will appear and, as a result, increase solar energy production. “It’s not just ho...Read more -
Maine Center for Agricultural Meteorology evaluates interpolated weather data for agricultural management decisions – Maine Center for Food and Agriculture
In recent years, blueberry growers in Maine have benefited greatly from weather assessments to inform important pest management decisions. However, the high cost of operating local weather stations to provide input data for these estimates may not be sustainable. Since 1997, the Maine apple indus...Read more