Wildfires in California, exacerbated by human-driven climate change, are getting more severe.
UC Irvine Scientists Reveal What Fuels Wildfires in Sierra Nevada Mountains
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Antarctica’s Glacial Border Moves for Miles With the Tide
New measurements of how the boundary between onshore glacier and floating ice shelf glides back-and- forth could help predict melting.
Water Depth is Key for Boosting CO2 Storage in Southern Peatlands
Maintaining a water level between 20 and 30 centimeters below the local water table will boost southern peatlands’ carbon storage and reduce the amount of climate-warming carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane they release back into the atmosphere during dry periods by up to 90%, a new Duke University study finds.
Glaciers Becoming Smaller and Disappearing, PSU Inventory Finds
The Western United States is losing its glaciers.
Predicting the Sustainability of a Future Hydrogen Economy
As renewable energy sources like wind and solar ramp up, they can be used to sustainably generate hydrogen fuel.
Conversations With Plants: Can We Provide Plants With Advance Warning of Impending Dangers?
Imagine if humans could ‘talk’ to plants and warn them of approaching pest attacks or extreme weather.
