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Commentary points to the importance of forecasting a pause in Northwest Atlantic warming
A new invited commentary by Ke Chen, associate scientist in the Physical Oceanography department at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), highlights the significance of a study published in Geophysical Research Letters.
Environment
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The Great Lakes are powerful. Learning about 'rip currents' can help prevent drowning
Between 2010 and 2017, there were approximately 50 drowning fatalities each year associated with rough surf and strong currents in the Great Lakes.
Environment
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Satellite images reveal positive effects of restoration in northern hemisphere peatlands
An international research team led by Aalto University has just published the first large-scale analysis based on long-term satellite data on the effects of peatland restoration. The paper is published in the journal Environmental ...
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More phytoplankton in Southern Ocean can help combat global warming
New international research led by Professors Willy Baeyens and Yue Gao of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), published in One Earth, demonstrates that plankton is not only the basis of the marine food chain but also a ...
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How the wind shapes the waves: Laser measurements reveal previously hidden interactions above the ocean
An international research team led by the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon has, for the first time, succeeded in visualizing and quantifying the complex airflow dynamics directly above the ocean surface in high resolution. Using ...
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Climate change and aerosols drive persistent drought and lower rainfall in Southwest, study finds
In the late 2010s, when Assistant Professor Flavio Lehner worked for the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, water managers often asked him about the drought in the Southwest. Was the low precipitation ...
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Ice melt linked to monsoon changes
Analysis of ancient core samples from the bottom of a lagoon in the Northern Territory suggests future monsoons across northern Australia will be more intense as the global climate warms further.
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Sewage spills and coastal winds may be sending airborne microplastics into cities
A combination of sewage overflows and coastal winds could be sending billions of airborne microplastic particles into the world's coastal towns and cities, a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests.
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Tree pollen reveals 150,000 years of monsoon history—and a warning for Australia's northern rainfall
Northern Australia's annual monsoon season brings relief to drought-stricken lands and revitalizes crops and livestock for farmers. But a study of 150,000 years of climate records shows that the monsoon is likely to intensify—triggering ...
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Scientists identify 4,200 plastic chemicals of concern and highlight safer approaches
Countries are currently negotiating a global treaty to end plastic pollution and make plastics safer and more sustainable. Plastic chemicals are a core issue because all plastics, from food packaging to car tires, contain ...
Environment
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Study reveals the extent to which nanoplastic pollutes the North Atlantic
Plastic waste pollutes oceans across all regions of the world. Marine animals may become entangled in larger plastic debris such as nets and bags or mistake smaller pieces for food. Ingested plastic can block or injure the ...
Earth Sciences
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Teeth record hidden history of your childhood climate and diet
The climate we live in affects our lives in profound ways: hot summers, cold winters, dry spells and wet weather all leave their mark.
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Jadarite: The real-life kryptonite with super potential
Described as "Earth's kryptonite twin," jadarite is a rare and fascinating mineral that quickly caught the attention of scientists and Superman fans alike.
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Plastics threaten ecosystems and human health, but evidence‑based solutions are under political fire
Negotiations toward a global, legally binding plastics treaty are set to resume this summer, with the United Nations Environment Program announcing that the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution will ...
Environment
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Ancient shell data reveal shifts in tropical cyclone patterns over 3,000 years
Tropical cyclones (TCs) rank among the most destructive weather phenomena, often bringing intense winds, heavy rainfall, and massive storm surges.
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My city was one of hundreds expecting federal funds to manage rising heat wave risk. Then EPA terminated the grants
In June 2021, a deadly heat wave pushed temperatures to 109°F (43°C) in Spokane, Washington, a northern city near the Idaho border where many homes weren't built with central air conditioning.
Environment
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The dangers of romanticizing Britain's 1976 heat wave
As I scrolled through social media on a hot afternoon in late June, a meme caught my attention. A black and white photo. A smiling young woman with water up to her knees. She appeared to be in a fountain, with many others ...
Environment
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Sacred sites in South Africa can protect natural heritage and culture: Here's how
Nature isn't confined to officially protected areas. A lot can be done to conserve biodiversity in other places too. The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity agreed in 2018 on the idea of "other effective area-based ...
Environment
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Should the UK name heat waves like storms? It won't make people take them more seriously
The UK Met Office has given storms forenames for the past decade as part of an effort to raise public awareness of extreme weather before it strikes. Heat waves are becoming increasingly frequent and severe due to greenhouse ...
Environment
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Burning of fossil fuels caused 1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave, study estimates
Human-caused climate change is responsible for killing about 1,500 people in last week's European heat wave, a first-of-its-kind rapid study found.
Environment
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