Flooding in coastal communities is happening far more often than previously thought, according to a new study from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Why Forests Aren’t Coming Back After Gold Mining in the Amazon
Forests in the Peruvian Amazon aren’t growing back after gold mining — not just because the soil is damaged from toxic metals, but because the land has been depleted of its water.
Fast-Moving Greenland Glacier Has the Attention of UAF Scientists
A powerhouse of ice flows rapidly on Greenland’s west coast, heading toward the ocean. Some of Earth’s largest icebergs are produced here, tumbling from the tip of Jakobshavn Glacier.
What is Sustainable Aviation Fuel, and Why Are we Not Using it Already?
The aviation industry accounted for 2.5% of global energy-related CO2 emissions in 2023, according to the International Energy Agency, opens in a new window (IEA).
New Website Improves Juneau Flood Preparedness
The Juneau Glacial Flood Dashboard was developed by the University of Alaska Southeast and the Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center.
Tackling a Mystery That’s Killing Blueberries in the Field
Identifying the cause and prevalence of a costly disorder in blueberries is the goal of a team of researchers at The University of Queensland.