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The Arctic is Warming Much Faster than Previously Predicted

A new study finds that the Arctic has been warming nearly four times faster than the globe, which is a higher ratio than most scientists have predicted. The phenomenon, known as Arctic amplification, indicates that climate models systematically tend to underestimate the speed of increasing temperatures.

12 Aug 2022

Anthropogenic Change Leads to Expansion of Invading Species

According to new research from Binghamton University, rising temperatures in the Pacific Northwest have caused some insect species to expand their range into more northern oak savannas.

11 Aug 2022

Climate Change Impacts East Antarctic Ice Sheet

If countries throughout the world are successful in fulfilling the climate targets stated in the Paris Agreement, the disastrous impacts of global warming on the greatest ice sheet in the world may be avoided.

11 Aug 2022

More Systematic Risk Assessments Needed to Understand the Consequences of Extreme Climatic Events

Simultaneous extreme heat and drought events have consequences in a variety of areas - for example the economy, health and food production.

11 Aug 2022

Researchers Reveal How Extreme Weather Might Affect Interlinked Socioeconomic Systems

In heatwaves where heat and drought combine, effects can destabilize interlinked sectors, including health, energy and food production systems.

11 Aug 2022

Landscape Topography and Droughts Alter the Diversity of Dust-Associated Microorganisms

The Sierra Nevada mountains are receiving dust from all around the world that is carrying microbes hazardous to both plants and humans.

10 Aug 2022

Climate Change Predicts Southerly Shift of Iconic Whale Species in New Zealand

New research sheds light on how climate change will impact the distribution of great whales in New Zealand waters.

10 Aug 2022

More Resilient Crops Capable of Withstanding Extreme Weather Events

Researchers from James Cook University (JCU) and The Australian National University (ANU) have discovered an “exquisite” natural mechanism that aids plants in limiting water loss while having little impact on their ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2), a process crucial for photosynthesis, plant growth, and crop yield.

9 Aug 2022

Carbon Storage: The Future of Residential Homes

Wood has countless uses. Trees store carbon, which is crucial for the changing climate. Some of that carbon is still being stored after trees are cut down for wood products like lumber.

9 Aug 2022

Dry Lightning Outbreaks Linked to Some of the Largest Wildfire Outbreaks in California

A new study has found dry lightning outbreaks are the leading cause of some of the largest wildfire outbreaks in modern California history. Despite this, dry lightning has remained largely understudied across this region – until now.

9 Aug 2022