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Coral Reefs in Peril From Record-Breaking Ocean Heat
Record breaking marine heatwaves will cause devastating mass coral bleaching worldwide in the next few years, according to a University of Queensland coral reef scientist.
‘Shocking’ Discovery: Electricity From Electric Eels May Transfer Genetic Material to Nearby Animals
The electric eel is the biggest power-making creature on Earth.
Less Asphalt Gives Stronger Trees in Urban Areas
Trees planted in urban areas can provide shade and contribute to a lower air temperature.
Sister Climate Cities, Utility Data Predict Future Water, Electricity Demands
Modern-day Ciudad Mante, Mexico, could help Tampa, Florida, plan for shifting water and electricity demands due to climate change, according to an international team of researchers.
Geoscientists Map Changes in Atmospheric CO2 Over Past 66 Million Years
Today atmospheric carbon dioxide is at its highest level in at least several million years thanks to widespread combustion of fossil fuels by humans over the past couple centuries.