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Why the Persian Gulf has more oil and gas than anywhere else on Earth
It has been said that Persian Gulf countries are both blessed and cursed by their vast oil and gas reserves. Geologic forces over millions of years have meant the region is an energy-rich global flash point, as it is now ...
Earth Sciences
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Why the phrase 'Super El Niño' makes Australian climate scientists roll their eyes
Frightening headlines predicting a Super El Niño or even a Godzilla El Niño amp up anxiety levels for farmers and residents of bushfire-prone regions.
Environment
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Worsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study finds
Marine heat waves are supercharging damage caused by hurricanes and tropical cyclones across the globe, a new study found.
Earth Sciences
Apr 11, 2026
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With drones, geophysics and artificial intelligence, researchers prepare to do battle against land mines
When Jasper Baur was a freshman at New York's Binghamton University, his interests centered on earth sciences. Then he got involved in a seemingly unrelated pursuit: harnessing drone-mounted geophysical instruments to aid ...
Environment
Apr 10, 2026
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Highway widening may be heating cities faster; here's what could curb it
U.S. cities are rapidly becoming urban heat islands, where these cities are significantly warmer than their surrounding area. Vast expanses of asphalt and concrete trap heat, while large, densely packed buildings disrupt ...
Environment
Apr 10, 2026
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Five warning signs that rivers are polluted—even when they look clean
After months of relentlessly miserable weather for most of the UK, spring brings renewed enthusiasm for spending time outdoors hiking, wild swimming, paddling, or on walks.
Environment
Apr 10, 2026
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Why warmer Caribbean waters could mean slower hurricanes and worse flooding
Rapid ocean warming is likely to make tropical cyclone rainfall more intense and longer lasting, increasing flood risks in parts of the North Atlantic region. A new study led by Newcastle University using satellite data shows ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 10, 2026
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Defensive rewilding could turn wetlands and forests into border barriers
Restoring forests, wetlands and peatlands could help defend national borders as well as tackle climate change, according to new research from the University of East London (UEL). The study introduces the concept of "defensive ...
Environment
Apr 10, 2026
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Exaggerated AMOC collapse headlines may cloud Ireland's real storm and rain risks, says oceanographer
The real climate risks to Ireland from changes to the Atlantic currents that sustain its mild climate are obscured by exaggerated claims in media headlines and movies, according to Dr. Gerard McCarthy, a Maynooth University ...
Environment
Apr 10, 2026
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Back-to-back Amazon droughts trigger record forest stress
Two back-to-back droughts in 2023 and 2024 caused the most severe decline in forest moisture and biomass (the total mass of living vegetation such as leaves, trunks and branches) in the Amazon since 1992, according to a study ...
The Cascadia Subduction Zone isn't shutting down—but it's more complicated than previously thought
Recent seismic imaging off Vancouver Island has revealed something extraordinary: a tear in the subducting oceanic plate beneath the Cascadia Subduction Zone. The finding briefly raised the public's hopes that Cascadia might ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 10, 2026
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Glaciers rapidly declining, with extreme losses in 2025
Earth's glaciers are continuing to shrink at alarming rates, with new international research revealing that 2025 was among the worst years on record for global ice loss. Published in the Climate Chronicles collection of Nature ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 10, 2026
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Q&A: Colorado river basin under increasing strain; will cutting back on water use be enough to help?
As drought conditions intensify across the American West and the impact of climate change accelerates, cities such as Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas may face a sobering reality. While it certainly helps, water conservation ...
Environment
Apr 10, 2026
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Seabirds reveal global mercury distribution in oceans
Mercury released into the oceans affects marine environments worldwide. Traditionally, its distribution and quantity have been estimated using marine biogeochemical simulation models.
Environment
Apr 10, 2026
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New research shows how forests can prevent floods of all sizes
As large floods occur more frequently worldwide, many wonder what led to such devastating events. Greenhouse gas emissions from human activities, improper land management and forest removal increase flood frequencies and ...
Environment
Apr 9, 2026
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Spatiotemporal correlation-based AI developed for bias correction of atmospheric and oceanic variables
Daily travel plans and early warnings for extreme weather all rely on traditional numerical weather prediction. However, both traditional numerical weather prediction and AI forecasting large models have long suffered from ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 9, 2026
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Street green space can help cool cities, but it will not be enough on its own
A new IIASA-led study finds that expanding street green space can reduce urban heat stress in cities worldwide, but even ambitious greening efforts are unlikely to offset a significant share of the additional heat expected ...
Environment
Apr 9, 2026
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Non-producing oil and gas wells may emit microbial methane at rates 1,000 times higher than previously estimated
Microbial methane leaking from non-producing oil and gas wells is being emitted at rates about 1,000 times higher than previously estimated, according to a new study led by McGill University researchers. "Origins of Subsurface ...
Environment
Apr 9, 2026
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Antidepressants build up in winter wastewater, raising risks for fish
Every time we flush the toilet, wastewater containing more than tens of thousands of unknown substances, some of which may be toxic to animals and plants, runs into streams and the marine environment. In a study published ...
Environment
Apr 9, 2026
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Hidden ocean feedback loop could accelerate climate change
The world's oceans may be quietly amplifying climate change in ways scientists are only beginning to understand. In a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, University of Rochester scientists—including ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 9, 2026
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