Agriculture is one of the hardest human activities to decarbonize; people must eat, but the land-use practices associated with growing crops account for roughly a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions.
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NASA Flights Link Methane Plumes to Tundra Fires in Western Alaska
Methane ‘hot spots’ in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta are more likely to be found where recent wildfires burned into the tundra, altering carbon emissions from the land.
A Mathematical Model for Studying Methane Hydrate Distribution in the Nankai Trough
Naturally occurring methane hydrate deposits are potential sources of energy. However, their observation in natural environments remains challenging.
Seeing the Unseen: How Butterflies Can Help Scientists Detect Cancer
There are many creatures on our planet with more advanced senses than humans.
Humans Have Increased Atmospheric Mercury Sevenfold, Study Finds
Humans have raised the level of mercury in the atmosphere sevenfold, largely by burning coal, a new study finds.
The Kids Aren’t Alright: Saplings Reveal How Changing Climate May Undermine Forests
UArizona researchers studied how young trees respond to a hotter, drier climate.