A new analysis of satellite data finds that the record surge in atmospheric methane emissions from 2020 to 2022 was driven by increased inundation and water storage in wetlands, combined with a slight decrease in atmospheric hydroxide (OH).
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Extinct Volcanoes Could Be Source of Key Metals Needed for Clean Tech
Scientists have found that some extinct volcanoes, which have not erupted for thousands or millions of years, may contain key metals used in clean energy.
West Antarctic Ice Sheet May Disappear by 2300
A Dartmouth-led study by more than 50 climate scientists worldwide provides the first clear projection of how carbon emissions may drive the loss of a large portion of Antarctica’s ice sheet over the next 300 years.
New Tool to Help Decision Makers Navigate Possible Futures of the Colorado River
The Colorado River is a vital source of water in the Western United States, providing drinking water for homes and irrigation for farms in seven states, but the basin is under increasing pressure from climate change and drought.
Rivers in Europe Burst Their Banks
A slow-moving storm triggered days of intense rainfall across central and eastern Europe in September 2024.
Transforming Agriculture From Carbon Source to Sink
The food system is one of the most significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions on the planet, making the reduction of emissions in this sector a priority for policymakers around the world.