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Volcanic disasters have been studied since Pompeii was buried in 79 A.D., leading the public to believe that scientists already know why, where, when...
New research finds that more than 90% of global aquaculture faces substantial risk from...
Many of the world's largest aquatic food producers are highly vulnerable to human-induced environmental change, with some of the highest-risk countries in Asia, Latin...
Scientists discover urea in atmosphere revealing profound consequences for climate
Areas of the ocean that are rich in marine life are having a bigger impact on our ecosystems and the climate than previously thought,...
Whales not to be counted on as ‘climate savers’
Do whales increase the removal of carbon from the atmosphere? Despite some hope that this would be the case, a new study has found the...
Four ways to advance equity and justice goals in climate action planning
Municipal climate action plans often identify equity and justice as goals, but engagement with these concepts is mostly rhetorical. A new study details how...
Microorganisms’ climate adaptation can slow down global warming
A new study shows that the ability of microorganisms to adapt to climate warming will slow down global warming by storing carbon in soil.
Climate change to push species over abrupt tipping points
Climate change is likely to abruptly push species over tipping points as their geographic ranges reach unforeseen temperatures, finds a new study.
Great Basin: History of water supply in one of the driest regions in the...
An international team has reconstructed the evolution of groundwater in the Great Basin, USA -- one of the driest regions on Earth -- up...
Most people feel ‘psychologically close’ to climate change
When spurring action against climate change, NGOs and governmental agencies frequently operate on the assumption that people are unmotivated to act because they view...
Nullarbor rocks reveal Australia’s transformation from lush to dust
Researchers have discovered how long ago the Australian Nullarbor plain dried out, with a new approach shedding light on how ancient climate change altered...
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