One of the main reasons plants use water is to allow them to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
New MU Study Examines Variability of Water, Carbon in Missouri Agriculture Ecosystems and Future Impact on Crops
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Wildfire Smoke Downwind Affects Health, Wealth and Mortality
Smoke particulates from wildfires could lead to between 4,000 and 9,000 premature deaths and cost $36 to $82 billion per year in the United States, according to new research by Cornell, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) and the University of Houston.
Stalled Evolution: How Climate Change May Limit Insect Biodiversity
Research explores how a warming world could impact ecosystems and derail the development of new species.
Monarchs’ White Spots Aid Migration
If you’ve ever wondered how the monarch butterfly got its spots, University of Georgia researchers may have just found the answer.
New Study Reveals Global Reservoirs Are Becoming Emptier
Using satellite data from more than 7,000 global reservoirs, Texas A&M researchers found that while total storage capacity has increased, the filling rate is lower than expected.
‘Shoebox’ Satellites Help Scientists Understand Trees and Global Warming
The early blooms of some of Washington D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms this year set off a flurry of questions: Were trees communicating sensitivity to climate change?
