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climate
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New research reveals that wildfires can influence El Niño
Apostolos Voulgarakis, Technical University of Crete and Matthew Kasoar, Imperial College London Wildfire is a phenomenon that has…
How forests lost 8,000 years of stored carbon in a few generations – animated maps reveal climate lessons for tree-planting projects today
Trees like these near Traverse City, Michigan, remove carbon dioxide from the air and lock it away. Owen…
Heatwave: why extreme weather forecasts have improved so much
Neil Hall/EPA Rob Thompson, University of Reading The UK has recorded its hottest ever temperature, passing 40℃ for…
What is a heat dome? An atmospheric scientist explains the weather phenomenon baking large parts of the country
The first day of summer 2022 brought soaring temperatures across a large part of the United States. National…
The Heat Index Explained: What It Is and Why You Should Mind It
Imagine your usual day. You wake up, get yourself prepared for the day, then head to your table…