Biochar, a charcoal made from heating discarded organic materials such as crop residues, offers a path to lowering atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) at a time when climate scientists warn that urgent action is needed limit CO2 in the atmosphere.
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Cracking the Code: Genome Sequencing Reveals Why Songbirds are Larger in Colder Climates
Scientists have unlocked the genetic basis underlying the remarkable variation in body size observed in song sparrows, one of North America’s most familiar and beloved songbirds.
Damaging Thunderstorm Winds Increasing in Central U.S.
Destructive winds that flow out of thunderstorms in the central United States are becoming more widespread with warming temperatures, according to new research by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR).
Study: Underground Car Parks Heat up Groundwater
The heat given off by car engines warms up underground car parks in such a way that the heat passes through the ground into the groundwater.
A Fiery October in Bolivia
For much of September and October 2023, satellites detected widespread fire activity in Bolivia’s lowlands.
Scientists Map Loss of Groundwater Storage Around the World
A new study maps, for the first time, the permanent loss of aquifer storage capacity occurring globally.