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Mathematical Model Reveals Time Lag Between Human Intervention and Actual Decrease in CO2 Levels

A simplified mathematical model of carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations and temperature found a "lag time" between human intervention and an actual decrease in CO2 levels.

16 Dec 2021

Climate-Driven Tree Mortality and Fuel Aridity Increase Fuel Availability for Wildfires

New research conducted by scientists at The University of New Mexico suggests climate-driven tree mortality and fuel aridity are increasing fuel availability in forests leading to record-breaking wildfires in size, spread and plume formation.

16 Dec 2021

Mentalizing the Effects of Climate Change Encourages Sustainable Behavior

When it comes to climate-friendly behaviour, there is often a gap between what we want and what we actually do. Although most people want to see climate change slowed down, many do not behave in an appropriately sustainable way.

16 Dec 2021

Argonne Researchers Embark on New Field Campaigns to Improve the Accuracy of Climate Models

Scientists from multiple national laboratories and universities are pursuing two new ARM field campaigns.

15 Dec 2021

Study Highlights the Impact of Sea Ice Decline on Polar Bear Movement Patterns

In recent years, polar bears in the Beaufort Sea have had to travel far outside of their traditional arctic hunting grounds which has contributed to an almost 30% decrease in their population.

15 Dec 2021

Creating Strategic Forest Reserves Could Help Fight Climate Change and Safeguard Biodiversity

The United States should immediately move to create a collection of strategic forest reserves in the Western U.S. to fight climate change and safeguard biodiversity, according to a scientific collaboration led by an Oregon State University ecologist.

15 Dec 2021

Will Climate Change Impact Future Global Farmed Seafood Supply?

According to a new University of British Colombia study, the supply of farmed seafood such as mussels and salmon is estimated to fall 16% around the world by 2090 if steps to mitigate climate change are not taken.

14 Dec 2021

DOE Announces Funding for Small Businesses Pursuing Climate and Energy Research

In support of the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to build the American economy back better, the U.S. Department of Energy today announced a plan to provide $54 million for small businesses pursuing climate and energy research and development projects as well the development of advanced scientific instrumentation through a funding opportunity announcement.

14 Dec 2021

Study Shows How Different Valuations of Methane Affect Climate Mitigation Policies

An international team of researchers explored how focusing either on the short- or long-term warming effects of methane can affect climate mitigation policies and dietary transitions in agriculture.

14 Dec 2021

Climate Change Fuels Seagrass Wasting Disease Outbreaks

In an oceanic omen for climate change's intensifying effects, new research shows that seagrass suffers from a lesion-filled wasting disease through large swaths of intertidal meadows in the Pacific Northwest.

14 Dec 2021