Rivers are critical resources that affect everything from watersheds to agriculture to energy.
Global Atlas Will Track Human and Climate Impact on River Systems
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New Study Reveals Hidden “Chemical Currency” Fueling the Ocean’s Carbon Cycle
A new study, led by researchers at Columbia University and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), identifies a diverse set of molecules released by marine phytoplankton that fuel microbial life and help drive Earth’s carbon cycle.
Anticipating Mountain Water Shortages Using Artificial Intelligence
With climate change, mountain water resources are becoming a major issue.
Climate Change May Complicate Avalanche Risk Across the Pacific Northwest
This winter was one of the warmest on record across the West; as a result, many snowy, alpine areas have seen bouts of winter rainfall where there would ordinarily only be snow.
Human-Made Chemicals Found Throughout Ocean Environments
A new study analyzing more than 2,300 seawater samples from around the world has found that human-made chemicals — from plastic additives and industrial lubricants to pharmaceuticals and pesticides — are widespread in the marine environment, particularly in coastal and estuarine waters.
Research Provides Timely Views of Warming’s Impact on Alaska Glaciers
Alaska’s glaciers respond to climate change by melting for three additional weeks with every 1 degree Celsius increase in the average summer temperature, data from satellite-mounted radars show.
