Snow–atmosphere coupling in the Northern Hemisphere
Snow–atmosphere coupling in the Northern HemisphereSnow–atmosphere coupling in the Northern Hemisphere, Published online: 29 October 2018; doi:10.1038/s41558-018-0295-6Using the ‘Can it? Has it? Will it?’...
Estimating snow-cover trends from space
Estimating snow-cover trends from spaceEstimating snow-cover trends from space, Published online: 29 October 2018; doi:10.1038/s41558-018-0318-3Extensive evidence reveals that Earth’s snow cover is declining, but...
Weaker land–climate feedbacks from nutrient uptake during photosynthesis-inactive periods
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Snow in the changing sea-ice systems
Snow in the changing sea-ice systemsSnow in the changing sea-ice systems, Published online: 29 October 2018; doi:10.1038/s41558-018-0286-7This Perspective provides an overview of the snow–sea...
Climate policy for short- and long-lived pollutants
Climate policy for short- and long-lived pollutantsClimate policy for short- and long-lived pollutants, Published online: 29 October 2018; doi:10.1038/s41558-018-0328-1The current focus on the long-term...
Climate change a threat to even the most tolerant oysters
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New driverless car technology could make traffic lights and speeding tickets obsolete
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A black bear playbook: Conservationists predict bear/human conflict hot-spots in new study
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Plant polymers do not always act together to make beautiful shapes
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