Special features of the Arctic climate, such as the strong reflection of the sun’s rays off the light snow or the low position of the sun, amplify global warming in the Arctic.
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Massive 2014 flooding event in southeast Michigan showed why systems thinking beats local thinking in flood protection.
Ohio State Drought Rapid Response Team Provides Resources for Farmers
From brittle, brown lawns and cracked soils to dry ponds and crops, the signs are clear: A large portion of Ohio is again officially in a drought.
Study Shows How Oceans Are Key to Addressing Global Challenges
New research shows how oceans can be used to help address major challenges such as the shortage of antimicrobial medicines, solutions for plastic pollution and novel enzymes for genome editing.
Exeter Climate Research is Key to Modelling Tool That Aims to Decarbonise Buildings
A new weather modelling tool shows the crucial role of engineering and climate science in the buildings of the future.
State-By-State Data Boosts Bird Conservation Planning
New data summaries from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s eBird platform will help state wildlife planners assess the status of bird populations that live in or pass through their state – a crucial tool in protecting species.