Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort
In emergencies, dumping ocean water on fires may be the best option. But seawater can have long-term effects on equipment and ...
Smithsonian Magazine12d
Firefighting Planes Are Dumping Ocean Water on the Los Angeles Fires—Why Using Saltwater Is Typically a Last Resort
But using seawater has downsides Patrick Megonigal, Associate Director of Research, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center ...
Hoodline15d
Smithsonian Museums Along National Mall to Close on Inauguration Day in Washington D.C.
Several Smithsonian museums on the National Mall in Washington D.C. will close on Inauguration Day to reduce strain on resources, with alternative locations remaining open.
Imperial College London16d
Centre for Environmental Policy
Since 1977, Imperial’s Centre for Environmental Policy (CEP) has led in addressing global environmental challenges. With over 50 years of expertise in education and research, CEP develops innovative ...
Imperial College London26d
Environmental Research Group
The Environmental Research Group, part of the School of Public Health, is a leading provider of air and water quality information and research in the UK, combining environmental pollution science, ...