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Rapid Ice Retreat During Last Deglaciation Parallels Current Melt Rates
10,000 km2 of ice disappeared in a blink of an eye from an ice sheet in the Storfjorden Through offshore Svalbard, a new study shows.
The Pandemic Lockdown Leads to Cleaner City Air Across Canada, Concordia Paper Reveals
A study led by master’s student Xuelin Tian examining emission levels shows a sharp drop in vehicle pollutants as of March 2020.
Trading Surfboards for Snowboards
Three storms in three weeks have left abundant snow atop Hawaii’s tallest volcanic mountains.
Changing Cropping Systems in Impaired Watersheds Can Produce Water Quality Gains
New approach might finally show the way to restoring the Chesapeake Bay.
Significant Progress for Chesapeake Bay Oyster Reef Restoration—Yes, Even in 2020
Despite challenges due to the pandemic, NOAA and partners continue restoration efforts in Maryland and Virginia.