A chemical used in the production of toilet paper and ‘forever chemicals’ have been found in the bodies of orcas in B.C., including the endangered southern resident killer whales.
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As Climate Warms, Drier Air Likely to be More Stressful Than Less Rainfall for Douglas-Fir Trees
Douglas-fir trees will likely experience more stress from drier air as the climate changes than they will from less rain, computer modeling by Oregon State University scientists shows.
Forests Recovering From Logging Act as a Source of Carbon
Tropical forests that are recovering from having trees removed were thought to be carbon absorbers, as the new trees grow quickly.
Research Reveals New Links Behind Climate Change in Australia
A team of scientists, including those from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), have combined stalagmites and climate model simulations to reveal links between monsoon rains and tropical cyclones in Australia.
Is There a Link Between Climate Change and Plant Nutrition?
A new study from researchers at Michigan State University underscores that we still have much to learn regarding how plants will function — and how nutritious they will be — as more carbon enters our atmosphere.
Flooding in California: What Went Wrong, and What Comes Next
Battered by storm after storm, California is facing intense flooding, with at least 19 lives lost so far and nearly 100,000 people evacuated from their homes.
