Approximately 700,000 years ago, a “warm ice age” permanently changed the climate cycles on Earth.
“Warm Ice Age” Changed Climate Cycles
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Newcomers May Change Ecosystem Functions – Or Not
In a study tracking climate-induced changes in the distribution of animals and their effects on ecosystem functions, North Carolina State University researchers show that resident species can continue managing some important ecological processes despite the arrival of newcomers that are similar to them, but resident species’ role in ecosystem functioning changes when the newcomers are more different.
Can a City Store as Much Carbon as a Forest?
A team of researchers at Aalto University has developed a new tool to help urban planners keep urban developments in line with climate goals.
Automated Window Shades Show Potential for Significant Energy Savings, Illinois Tech Study Finds
Research done at Willis Tower in Chicago shows that automated insulating window shades can significantly reduce energy consumption, with strong positive response from office users.
April Heat Wave in South Asia Made 30 Times More Likely by Climate Change
Deadly heat and humidity across India, Bangladesh, Laos, and Thailand in late April was made significantly more likely by climate change, scientists say.
NASA, Rocket Lab Announce Coverage for Second TROPICS Launch
After successfully launching the first pair of small satellites earlier this month from New Zealand, NASA and Rocket Lab are now targeting no earlier than 1:30 a.m. EDT Monday, May 22 (5:30 p.m. NZST), to launch the second pair of storm tracking CubeSats into orbit.
