Lakes, with their rich biodiversity and important ecological services, face a concerning trend: rapidly increasing temperatures.
Unprecedented Warming Threatens Earth’s Lakes and Their Ecosystems
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New U of T Engineering Study Identifies Sources of Indoor Air Pollution in Toronto Subway System
A team of University of Toronto researchers, led by Professor Greg Evans (ISTEP, ChemE) and Keith Van Ryswyk (ChemE PhD 2T3), is working to better understand the sources of air pollution in the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway system — an important first step towards improving its indoor air quality.
New Solutions to Keep Drinking Water Safe as Pesticide Use Increases Worldwide
Water scientists from Australia and China have proposed a more effective method of removing organic pesticides from drinking water, reducing the risk of contamination and potential health problems.
Scorching Storms on Distant Worlds Revealed
Astronomers have created the most detailed weather report so far for two distant worlds beyond our own solar system.
El Niño Exits
After heating up the eastern Pacific Ocean for about a year, El Niño finally died out in May 2024.
Exploring the Radiative Effects of Precipitation on Arctic Amplification and Energy Budget
While, in theory, precipitation impacts the Earth’s radiation budget, the radiative effects of precipitation (REP) are poorly understood and excluded from most climate models.
