Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Is Not Enough To Combat Climate Change
According to a recent paper in Oxford Open Climate Change, published by Oxford University Press, effective strategies to combat climate change must encompass more than…
According to a recent paper in Oxford Open Climate Change, published by Oxford University Press, effective strategies to combat climate change must encompass more than…
Hydrologist Shemin Ge emphasizes learning from past errors in managing the Colorado River’s water resources. Highlighting the overlooked work of Eugene Clyde La Rue, she…
New research from Northumbria University suggests that there is a limited time frame before irreversible, large-scale ice loss begins in Antarctica. According to two recent…
Runoff from one of North America’s largest rivers is driving intense carbon dioxide emissions in the Arctic Ocean. When it comes to influencing climate change,…
Scientists examined multiple fire danger indices for the contiguous U.S. to assess the impact of climate change on future wildfire risk and seasonality. Wildfires are…
New research reveals that Earth’s geological history is tied to astronomical motions—not just the planet’s interior. A team of scientists has concluded that that has…
A new study involving University of Arizona researchers suggests change is happening faster than trees can adapt. The finding offers “a word of caution for…
Scientists say vast quantities of methane may be trapped beneath the permafrost, and it could escape if it thaws. Studies in Svalbard have shown that…
A team of researchers at the University of Cambridge has created an innovative floating device that harnesses solar power to convert contaminated water or seawater…
Researchers have identified a protein that acts as a sealant for plant roots, controlling the absorption of nutrients and water from the soil. This breakthrough…
Climate Engineering Could Slow Antarctic Ice Loss Scattering sunlight-reflecting particles in the atmosphere could slow rapid melting in West Antarctica and reduce the risk of…
EMIT delivers first-of-a-kind maps of minerals in Earth’s dust-source areas, enabling scientists to model the fine particles’ role in climate change and more. NASA’s EMIT…
A new coating, when applied to exterior surfaces, can reduce air conditioning usage and combat climate change. Researchers from the University of Maryland have created…
Building up wetlands that are drowning under rising oceans remains a challenge, but scientists are now one step closer to identifying solutions. Amid climate change,…
In a spectacular new study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have used light and chlorine to eradicate low-concentration methane from air. The result gets…
Scientists flip the script, revealing trees in wetter regions are more sensitive to drought. This holiday season brings surprising news about your Christmas tree. Scientists…
Researchers have determined that human activity has shaped the environment as significantly as the glacial retreat at the end of the Ice Age. Scientists have…
Data spanning 40 years shows changes in the subtropical North Atlantic Ocean near the island of Bermuda, including warming by 1°C. Oceans are constantly changing….