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Quantifying Climate Change Effects on Global Natural Vegetation Dynamics

Recent studies have shown that rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations and consequential warming may compromise the community structure and functioning of the cold tundra ecosystems. However, in addition to uptake carbon, natural vegetation, particularly forests, can physically cool neighboring areas by releasing certain cooling molecules.

9 Apr 2024

Heat Stress from Ocean Warming Could Affect the Vision and Survivability of Octopuses

While climate change has led to an increase in the abundance of octopuses, heat stress from projected ocean warming could impair their vision and impact the survivability of the species.

8 Apr 2024

Advancing Sustainable Infrastructure and Climate Adaptation Strategies

Susan Anenberg, director of the GW Climate & Health Institute, and associate professor of environmental and occupational health at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health. Anenberg's research focuses on the health implications of air pollution and climate change.

8 Apr 2024

Using eDNA to Decode Coral Reef Health

The human gut harbors a diverse array of microbes, some of which can cause illness, while others play crucial roles in maintaining gut health.

8 Apr 2024

Cloud Climate Enigma Clarified by Simple Equations

New research using basic equations has decreased uncertainty about how clouds will influence future climate change. Anvil clouds. Image number ISS042-E-215303 from the International Space Station. Image Credit: Earth S...

2 Apr 2024

Machine Learning Corrects Coarse Climate Model Predictions

To assess a community's risk of extreme weather, policymakers rely first on global climate models that can be run decades, and even centuries, forward in time, but only at a coarse resolution.

27 Mar 2024

Satellites Enhance Prediction of Damaging Derecho Winds

During 2020, a series of severe thunderstorms brought forth formidable winds, resulting in billions of dollars in damages throughout the Midwest United States.

25 Mar 2024

MIT Researchers Introduce "Outdoor Days" Metric for Climate Change Projections

This measure, developed by MIT researchers, reflects direct effects on people’s quality of life — and reveals significant global disparities.

25 Mar 2024

Oceanic Research Provides Clear Evidence Of Human-Caused Climate Change

New oceanic research provides clear evidence of a human "fingerprint" on climate change and shows that specific signals from human activities have altered the seasonal cycle amplitude of sea surface temperatures (SST).

22 Mar 2024

Impact of Climate Change on Ecosystems in the Alps

According to a recent study published on March 21st, 2024, lower snow cover and changing plant patterns in the Alps, both caused by climate change, are having significant combined effects on biodiversity and the functioning of ecosystems in the high mountains.

22 Mar 2024