Abrupt climate changes have affected rainfall patterns worldwide in the past, especially in the tropical monsoon region, a new study shows.
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Enhanced Chemical Weathering: A Solution to the Climate Crisis?
Could blending of crushed rock with arable soil lower global temperatures? / Researchers of Mainz University study global warming events from 40 and 56 million years ago to find answers.
Broken by Bison, Aspen Saplings Having a Tough Time in Northern Yellowstone
In northern Yellowstone National Park, saplings of quaking aspen, an ecologically important tree in the American West, are being broken by a historically large bison herd, affecting the comeback of aspen from decades of over-browsing by elk.
Climate Change-Induced Drought May Transform Parts of the Amazon’s Rainforests Into Savannas
Rutgers-led study indicates future changes, including a reduction to Earth’s ability to store carbon.
How the ‘Blob’ Left a Lasting Mark on Ocean Life in California
Six years on, a prolonged ocean heat wave known as the Blob has altered the makeup of marine life off the coast of California, new research shows.
Retreating Sea Ice Keeps Zooplankton in the Depths
Climate change is affecting the vertical migration of zooplankton in the Arctic, with potential implications for the entire Arctic ecosystem, finds a new study, published today in Nature Climate Change.