Tropical rainforests store 25%-40% of global soil carbon, though they occupy only 7% of Earth’s land area. By functioning as a carbon sink, tropical forests prevent more severe effects from climate change.
Carbon ‘Bank’ at Risk of Failure
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Warming Climate to Affect Streamflow in the Northeast
Dartmouth study finds snowpack to shrink, but more rain could raise flood risk.
Scientists Aboard R/V Atlantis Discover Pristine Deep-Sea Coral Reefs in the Galápagos Marine Reserve
Scientists have discovered extensive, ancient deep-sea coral reefs within the Galápagos Marine Reserve (GMR)—the first of their kind ever to be documented inside the marine protected area (MPA) since it was established in 1998.
Studying the Stomach Contents of Spiders Shows How They Help Control Crop Pests
On farms, spiders are important predators who control insect populations, including pests that can damage crops.
Methane From Megafires: More Spew Than We Knew
Using a new detection method, UC Riverside scientists found a massive amount of methane, a super-potent greenhouse gas, coming from wildfires — a source not currently being accounted for by state air quality managers.
Heavy Rain, Snow Revive Tulare Lake
Floodwater (dark blue) stands out against the vegetation in agricultural fields around Tulare Lake near Corcoran, California, in this enhanced color image taken by Landsat 8 on March 29, 2023.
