Plastics are everywhere—from packaging and textiles to electronics and medical devices. As plastic waste breaks down, it ...

Valley fever is known to increase after periods of drought followed by heavy rain, according to county health officer – San ...

Dust and sand storms, including the fast-moving, towering walls of particulate matter and debris known as “haboobs”, are becoming more frequent and severe with climate change, posing growing threats ...

The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts says farmers across the state are ...

Public health officials in San Luis Obispo County are reporting a record number of Valley Fever Cases for 2024.

The fungus that causes Valley fever lives naturally in San Luis Obispo County soil and neighboring counties, the public ...

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Organic matter on top of the soil blocks the light from reaching weed seeds that are in and on the soil. Weed seeds need light to germinate. Organic matter is a coarse layer that traps water so that ...

Too much or not enough water and never when your garden needs it. This is a common complaint of gardeners no matter where ...

The New York Times quoted nature educator Kristy Brauch, who summed up area fears by saying, "The worst-case scenario is they ...

Martian dust might look harmless from millions of miles away, but up close, it could pose a serious threat to your health. As ...