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El Niño may be drying out the southern hemisphere – here’s how that affects the whole planet
FoxPictures / shutterstock Kevin Collins, The Open University It is a well-known fact that water is the key…
Increasing melting of West Antarctic ice shelves may be unavoidable – new research
Evgeny Kovalev SPB/Shutterstock Kaitlin Naughten, British Antarctic Survey; Jan De Rydt, Northumbria University, Newcastle, and Paul Holland, British…
Is There Any End to Our “Cow Emissions” Problem? (And Can Seaweed Help?)
With approximately 1.5 billion cows on Earth, one for every five people, their contribution to climate change through…
More than 200 scientists from 19 countries want to tell us the Southern Ocean is in trouble
Pat James, Australian Antarctic Division Andrew J Constable, University of Tasmania and Jess Melbourne-Thomas, CSIRO While the Southern…
Glacial lake outburst floods in Alaska and the Himalayas show evolving hazards in a warming world
Glacial lakes are common in the Himalayas, as this satellite view shows. Some are dammed by glaciers, other…
What is a strong El Niño? Meteorologists anticipate a big impact in winter 2023, but the forecasts don’t all agree
The El Niño pattern stands out in the warm sea surface temperature anomalies in the Pacific in 2023.…
Antarctic Ice Shelves Experiencing Unprecedented Loss Over 25-Year Study Period
A recent study published in the journal Science Advances provides crucial insights into the state of Antarctica’s ice…
As climate change warms rivers, they are running out of breath – and so could the plants and animals they harbor
The Potomac River spills over Great Falls west of Washington, D.C.. Marli Miller/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images…
As extreme downpours trigger flooding around the world, scientists take a closer look at global warming’s role
Mohammed Ombadi, University of Michigan Torrential downpours sent muddy water racing through streets in Libya, Greece, Spain and…
Wildfire smoke is an increasing threat to Canadians’ health
Ryan W. Allen, Simon Fraser University and Stephanie Cleland, Simon Fraser University Air quality in Canada has improved…