Changes in fire activity are threatening more than 4,400 species globally
New paper details species under risk from too much or too little fire
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Shift in atmospheric rivers could affect Antarctic sea ice, glaciers
WASHINGTON–Weather systems responsible for transporting moisture from the tropics to temperate regions in the Southern Hemisphere have been gradually shifting
Read moreA rich source of nutrients under the Earth’s ice sheets
Data from Greenland and Antarctica show: under ice trace elements are mobilised at higher rates than previously assumed
Read moreClimate change presents new challenges for the drinking water supply
Reservoir in the Harz region (Germany) at risk of reaching Italian water temperatures
Read moreNature is widely adapted to current climate — making it harder to adjust to a new one
To do the right thing at the right time, organisms need to glean cues from their environment. With ongoing climate
Read moreA long distance connection: polar climate affects trade wind strength in tropics
The impact of sea surface temperature variations in the tropical Pacific on global climate has long been recognized. For instance,
Read moreNew report projects severe coral bleaching globally in this century
Lead author is a scientist with NOAA’s Cooperative Institute of Marine and Atmospheric Science
Read moreClimate change and ‘atmospheric thirst’ to increase fire danger and drought in NV and CA
New study shows impacts of increased levels of evaporative demand as climate grows warmer and drier
Read moreVolcanic eruptions have more effect in summer
Detailed modeling of the effect of volcanic eruptions on the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has shown that the climate response to these events depends on the timing of the eruption and the preceding conditions.
Read moreVolcanic eruptions have more effect in summer
Detailed modeling of the effect of volcanic eruptions on the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has shown that the climate
Read moreTrees and green roofs can help reduce the urban heat island effect, finds a new study
Air pollution experts from the University of Surrey have found that green infrastructure (GI), such as trees, can help reduce
Read morePortable solar-powered device for sterilizing medical equipment in the field
By integrating a transparent, cloud-like aerogel with a solar heater, scientists can now efficiently trap solar energy to generate steam
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