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Mapping extreme snowmelt and its potential dangers

Rapid snowmelt can be dangerous, and understanding its drivers is important for understanding the world under the influence of climate change.

Electric delivery vehicles: When, where, how they’re charged has big impact on greenhouse gas...

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Ecologists develop a novel forensic tool for detecting laundering of critically endangered cockatoos

Ecologists have applied stable isotope techniques to determine whether birds in the pet trade are captive or wild-caught, a key piece of evidence required...

Let crop residues rot in the field — it’s a climate win

Plant material that lies to rot in soil isn't just valuable as compost. In fact, agricultural crop residue plays a crucial role in sequestering...

Rise in Southeast Asia forest clearance increasing greenhouse gases

Forest clearance in Southeast Asia is accelerating, leading to unprecedented increases in carbon emissions, according to new research. The findings show that forests are...

Sea-level rise may worsen existing San Francisco Bay Area inequities

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Guest post: Mapping ‘blue-carbon wealth’ around the world

Carbon “sinks”, such as forests or the ocean, play a crucial role in absorbing atmospheric CO2 and thereby reducing the damages caused by climate...

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An international study of parks and gardens finds even the humble roadside verge plays an important role in the environment and for our health.

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