Charles Q. Choi
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Charles Q. Choi’s Contributions:
Nine Years On, the Deepwater Horizon’s Well Is a “Hellscape”
The environment around the blown-out well has yet to recover.
Oct 2, 2019 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
As Global Shipping Grows, Prepare for a Surge of Invasive Species
Scientists are predicting a dramatic uptick in the rate of species introductions as economies grow and the climate changes.
May 1, 2019 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
The Migration of the Supertankers
By imagining ships as migratory animals, scientists have a new way of thinking about how invasive species get around.
Mar 26, 2018 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
China Has a Microplastic Pollution Problem
On Chinese beaches, researchers found microplastic concentrations thousands of times higher than in some other countries.
Sep 9, 2015 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
New Orleans Is Katrina-Ready—Is it Also Ready for the Future?
Climate change, rising sea levels, and strengthening storms mean the new levees, pumps, and barriers might not be enough.
Aug 26, 2015 | 950 words, about 4 minutes
In Europe, the Noxious Effects of Shipping Are on the Rise
Despite the rise of “slow steaming,” ships are still big polluters.
Aug 18, 2015 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
Sea Level Rise is Picking Up the Pace
What slowdown? New research says sea level rise is speeding up.
May 11, 2015 | 650 words, about 3 minutes