Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of energy and the environment
Prior research on weather and COVID-19 transmission provides inconsistent results. A recent study shows transmission rates rise when temperatures drop or outdoor levels of ultraviolet radiation are high.
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Even for journalists who don’t typically cover climate change, the Lancet Countdown reports are a treasure trove of story ideas that can help explain how extreme weather events affect personal health.
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Knowledge of research methods can help the public discern valid scientific claims from false or misleading ones, researchers explain.
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Republicans exposed to a monthlong online video campaign delivering facts on climate science from trusted messengers, such as evangelicals and retired military, showed higher rates of belief that global warming is real and caused by human activity.
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The U.S. has some of the widest streets in the world. The value of land used for streets can be substantial where low population density and high housing costs converge, finds new research.
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Two scholars offer guidance to help newsrooms report more accurately on scientists’ work and hold the scientific community responsible for protecting the integrity of science.
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New research draws a direct line between dedicated parking spots and the number of cars owned among affordable housing residents in San Francisco.
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As it turns out, 2020 has been an enormous news year — extraordinarily overwhelming, relentless and historic.
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Tip #1: Remember that families experience water insecurity in the suburbs and rural areas, in addition to cities.
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As wildfires scorch Oregon, California and Washington, two papers offer new detail on the intersection of temperature, mortality and place.
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