Recent studies highlight a significant transformation in China’s urban landscape, where the greening of city cores is compensating for vegetation loss in expanding urban areas.
Tag: Climate Science
Air Pollution Hides Increases in Rainfall
In a new study, researchers broke down how human-induced greenhouse gas and aerosol emissions influence rainfall in the United States.
Climate change drived the emergence of West Nile virus in Europe
West Nile virus is an emerging pathogen in Europe and represents a public health threat in previously non-affected European countries
A celebration of Black History Month at Argonne
To celebrate Black History Month, Argonne is pleased to highlight six employees and one up-and-coming high school STEM student who exemplify how a diverse team drives our science mission forward.
Argonne scientists use AI to identify new materials for carbon capture
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have used new generative AI techniques to propose new metal-organic framework materials that could offer enhanced abilities to capture carbon
Media Tip: Argonne tool helps map out where to develop clean energy infrastructure
The Geospatial Energy Mapper (GEM) from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory is an interactive online mapping tool with an extensive catalog of mapping data for energy planning.
Firsthand fieldwork: Getting mangroves into coastal models for better climate prediction
To better understand important dynamics at play in flood-prone coastal areas, Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists working on simulations of Earth’s carbon and nutrient cycles paid a visit to experimentalists gathering data in a Texas wetland.
Rising seas will tighten vise on Miami even for people who are not flooded, says study
Indirect pressures on many areas could outweigh direct inundation
Can a roof’s material cool the outside air and lower energy demand?
To help understand how climate is affecting urban communities, researchers at Argonne examined different types of roofing materials and their impact on near-surface temperature and cooling energy demand through regional modeling in the Chicago area.
Urban climate research project helps shape minority students’ science identity
An Urban Integrated Field Laboratory led by Argonne is focusing on creating a diverse next generation workforce and involving students in tackling future urban climate challenges.
Pearl Harbor: Bombed battleships’ boost for climate science
Weather data from several ships bombed by Japanese pilots at Pearl Harbor has been recovered in a rescue mission that will help scientists understand how the global climate is changing.
The pace of climate-driven extinction is accelerating, a UArizona-led study shows
Climate change is causing extinctions at an increasing rate, a new study by the University of Arizona researchers shows. They surveyed populations of the Yarrow’s spiny lizard in 18 mountain ranges in southeastern Arizona and analyzed the rate of climate-related extinction over time.
Argonne shares urban science success story as part of UN Habitat Assembly
New student program at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory helps high school students from underserved communities get ready for STEM internships.
Three Argonne scientists receive 2023 DOE Early Career Awards
Argonne researchers received three DOE Early Career Awards, which will help early-career researchers establish themselves as experts in their fields.
Chicago State University to serve as ‘scientific supersite’ to study climate change impact
Argonne and Chicago State University deployed instruments at the Chicago State University Campus to measure Chicago’s changing climate. These sensors are among the first for the Argonne-led Urban Integrated Field Laboratory called Community Research on Climate and Urban Science (CROCUS).
UMiami experts available to discuss impacts of extreme heat
CLIMATE SCIENCE Climate, weather, heat, rainfall, drought, flooding, anthropogenic warming — Amy Clement, professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science. She is available to discuss the physical aspects of climate, Atlantic climate…
Drones Fly Low and Slow for Radiation Detection
Unoccupied aerial vehicles, better known as drones, have rapidly advanced from a quirky, high-flying novelty to a versatile workhorse.
New DOE portal connects researchers and students with climate science and training opportunities
The National Virtual Climate Laboratory is a new web portal for those who have a stake in the climate crisis. Portal users will be able to find a wide range of national laboratory experts, programs, projects, activities and user facilities.
New DOE Portal Connects Researchers and Students with Climate Science and Training Opportunities
The National Virtual Climate Laboratory (NVCL), a comprehensive web portal for climate science projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science’s Biological and Environmental Research (BER) program, is now available.
New tools to combat Chicago’s changing climate
Argonne and Northeastern Illinois University launched instruments to measure Chicago’s changing climate. These sensors are the first for the Argonne-led Urban Integrated Field Laboratory called Community Research on Climate and Urban Science (CROCUS).
UAlbany Experts Available to Speak on Earth Day Topics
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 19, 2023) – Saturday marks the tradition known as “Earth Day,” an annual event that promotes awareness about climate change and other environmental issues that threaten the health of our planet. First held on April 22, 1970,…
Four major Illinois research institutions form a collaboration to improve urban forest drought resilience
Argonne, The Morton Arboretum, the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign received a grant from NOAA to assess drought resilience in the urban tree canopy.
Study finds sinking tundra surface unlikely to trigger runaway permafrost thaw
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists set out to address one of the biggest uncertainties about how carbon-rich permafrost will respond to gradual sinking of the land surface as temperatures rise. Using a high-performance computer simulation, the research team found that soil subsidence is unlikely to cause rampant thawing in the future.
ComEd report shows how science and supercomputers help utilities adapt to climate change
Shifting climates are causing utility companies to take a closer look at the current and future power needs of their customers. Northern Illinois’ ComEd and Argonne National Laboratory used science to glimpse the future.
Vegetation has a substantial impact on the movement of energy in the Arctic
In the Arctic, plant community type strongly impacts how energy is exchanged between the land and atmosphere.
A year in review: Argonne’s breakthroughs in 2022
Argonne researchers put their stamp on 2022 with accomplishments as varied as quantum science, wearable medical sensors, and climate change resilience and recovery.
Media Tip: Argonne scientists are developing better methods for decarbonization
The national laboratory is focusing research and expertise toward critical new carbon dioxide removal technologies.
Tiniest Ever Ancient Seawater Pockets Revealed
Ancient seawater pockets offer a new source of clues to climate change in vanished oceans and our own.
Lights, Hurricane, Action: Preparing for and Enduring Big Storms
Scientists at PNNL are working to better prepare authorities, emergency responders, communities and the grid in the face of increasingly extreme hurricanes.
The lightness of water vapor adds heft to global climate models
Clouds are notoriously hard to pin down, especially in climate science.
Entrepreneurship program at Argonne National Laboratory opens applications for startups
Chain Reaction Innovations, the entrepreneurship program at Argonne National Laboratory, is accepting applications for its next fellowship cohort.
Western Wildfires Spark Stronger Storms in Downwind States
A new study shows for the first time that wildfires burning in West Coast states can strengthen storms in downwind states. Heat and tiny airborne particles produced by western wildfires distantly intensify severe storms, in some cases bringing baseball-sized hail, heavier rain and flash flooding to states like Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and the Dakotas.
Crafting climate solutions on a local scale
In its first year, Argonne’s Center for Climate Resilience and Decision Science (CCRDS) successfully partnered with public and private entities to create climate resiliency plans.
Department of Energy Announces $4.7 Million for Research and Development Partnership Pilots
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $4.7 million in funding for 35 new grants to colleges and universities that are under-represented in DOE’s foundational climate, Earth, and environmental science research investments. These grants will help provide technical assistance to build capacity and achieve the goal of broadening institutional participation in DOE’s science investments.
GW Experts Available to Discuss Extreme Weather and Climate Change
WASHINGTON (July 19, 2022) — Much of Europe has been hit by the latest record shattering heat wave. Such sweltering temperatures are part of global trends toward climate-fueled high temperatures that can lead to wildfires and damaging health consequences. The…
Supporting Austria’s path to climate neutrality
Over the next three years, more than 120 scientists will be working on a new comprehensive climate report for Austria.
The life puzzle: the location of land on a planet can affect its habitability
New climate models have found that the amount and location of land on a planet’s surface can significantly impact its habitability. Astronomers have identified substantial differences in surface temperature, sea ice and water vapour across a planet’s surface for different land configurations.
NASA-Cornell tool to give high-res view of atmospheric dust from space
Scientists on Earth will soon see our planet’s atmospheric dust sources in high-resolution, as a new state-of-the-art imaging spectrometer – developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and Cornell University – aims to survey the land surface from 250 miles above us on the orbiting International Space Station.
Lowering the temperature on a hot topic: a climate change primer
Earth Day presents a good opportunity to help clear up some essential questions about climate change; what it is, what is responsible and how we know it’s real.
Vermont is Getting Warmer and Wetter: Climate Change Study
Vermont’s average annual temperature has warmed by nearly 2°F, and precipitation has increased by a whopping 21%, since 1900.
DOE grants will help advance AI techniques to address data challenges
Argonne scientists have received two high-profile grants from the U.S. Department of Energy that will help scientists at the U.S. National Laboratories take advantage of the latest developments in machine learning technology.
Predicting the future of the Earth with artificial intelligence
Starting October 25, a group of scientists will host a workshop to identify ways to create artificial intelligence-informed models of the Earth’s climate.
Argonne is helping communities avoid the climate crosshairs
Scientists at Argonne are addressing the vulnerabilities of infrastructure systems through the lens of climate impacts: They are creating detailed climate maps and adapting them to infrastructure as a way for communities to protect themselves from the effects of climate change.
Would we still have severe thunderstorms over North America if the Gulf of Mexico were filled in with land?
The eastern half of the U.S is one of the principal hot spots for severe thunderstorm activity, especially tornadoes, globally.
Argonne, New York Power Authority plan for the future in a changing climate
Argonne and the New York Power Authority are collaborating to determine how the utility’s infrastructure may be affected by extreme weather and other hazards.
Climate experts share insights in new report from Argonne’s America Resilient Conference
America Resilient proposed key ways to mitigate the degree of likely human suffering, loss of biodiversity, and disruptions to critical societal systems by building resilience and mitigating the effects of climate change in the United States.
The Impact of Climate Change on Kenya’s Tana River Basin
Many species within Kenya’s Tana River Basin will be unable to survive if global temperatures continue to rise as they are on track to do – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
New tracking system monitors danger to rainforests
Scientists develop novel new indicator for monitoring danger to the world’s rainforests, which are losing capacity to cycle carbon and water
California’s carbon mitigation efforts may be thwarted by climate change itself
UCI study: Higher heat will limit ecosystem’s role in removing atmospheric CO2
Communicating about climate change: What’s politics got to do with it?
In the United States, climate change is controversial, which makes communicating about the subject a tricky proposition. A recent study by Portland State researchers Brianne Suldovsky, assistant professor of communication, and Daniel Taylor-Rodriguez, assistant professor of statistics, explored how liberals…