Distinguishing between rain and snow in near-freezing temperatures is a challenge, even with advanced methods.
Blurring the Line Between Rain and Snow: The Limits of Meteorological Classification
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Getting Hit by Lightning Is Good for Some Tropical Trees
Cary-led study reveals lightning benefits some trees by killing off parasitic vines and opening up the canopy.
We are Vastly Overestimating the Amount of Fresh Water Available for Lithium Mining, New Study Finds
New research into lithium mining in the “Lithium Triangle” of Chile, Argentina and Bolivia — source of more than half of the world’s lithium resources — shows that the commonly accepted models used to estimate how much water is available for lithium extraction and what the environmental effects may be are off by more than an order of magnitude.
The Devastating Human Impact on Biodiversity
Humans are having a highly detrimental impact on biodiversity worldwide.
Deep Sea Mining for Rare Metals Impacts Marine Life for Decades, Scientists Say
Marine life in the deep ocean can take decades to recover from the impact of deep-sea mining for rare metals, new research shows.
If Native Plants Are Going to Survive Climate Change, They Need Our Help to Move—Here’s How to Do It Safely
Many native plants in the U.S. cannot possibly move themselves fast enough to avoid climate-change driven extinction.
