climate change
Hydroclimate Whiplash: the Impact on California Wildfires
Hydroclimate whiplash - the rapid swing between drought and heavy precipitation - plays a role in the increasing intensity of California wildfires.
Understanding the Increase in PyroCbs: Wildfire Thunderstorms
Wildfire-driven thunderstorms, known as pyroCbs (pyrocumulonimbus clouds), are becoming more frequent.
Using Seals to Track Ocean Currents
By tagging seals with specialized sensors, researchers can map Antarctic ocean currents, heat distribution, and assess the health of marine ecosystems.
Geography of Giant Sequoias
Giant sequoias are one of the longest lived tree species, with the oldest giant sequoia living an estimated 3,400 years.
Urbanization is Shortening the Legs of Western Fence Lizards
Western fence lizards have adapted to manmade surfaces in urban areas by developing shorter limbs and toes.
How Mapping Mangrove Species Can Help With Coastal Erosion Mitigation
Species-specific mangrove maps aid conservation by targeting protection efforts and resources against storm surges and coastal erosion.
Will Cool Air Pooling Protect Some Forests from Climate Change?
Researchers looked at the link between cool air pooling and cold-adapted forest composition.
Overwintering Monarch Butterfly Populations
The latest counts of overwintering monarch butterflies in California and Mexico.
Individual Seabird Adaption to Climate Change
Scientists tracked the migratory patterns of 145 seabirds to map how individual shearwaters are adapting to climate change.
When Will We Reach the 1.5°C Mark with Climate Change?
The Earth is 1°C warmer than pre-industrial times, and it's unclear when we'll reach the 1.5°C climate threshold.
The Role of Internal Waves in Climate Change
Scientists from the UK and US have identified underwater internal waves as crucial in understanding and addressing climate change.
Study: More U.S. Homes Burn in Grassland and Shrubland Fires than Forest Wildfires
A new study in Science reports that in the United States, grassland and shrubland fires tend to be more extensive and burn more houses than forest fires.
Rising Sea Levels and Human Migration
Researchers predict that by 2100 between 17 to 72 million people will migrate as a result of coastal land loss due to sea level rise.
Climate Change is Affecting the Color of the Ocean
Researchers are using satellite data to analyzing the levels of phytoplankton in the oceans which are being affected by climate change.
Using Satellites to Map Arctic Amplification
Scientists are using remotely sensed data from Earth observation satellites to map and study Arctic amplification.
Timing Mismatch is Resulting in Fewer Birds
A study has found that shifts in the timing of spring seasons, linked to climate change, are impacting bird breeding patterns and leading to less offspring.
When Did the Anthropocene Begin?
The Anthropocene is a proposed geological epoch defined by the significant influence of human activity on Earth's ecosystems and geology.
Zombie Forests in the Sierra Nevada
Climate change is creating a vegetation climate mismatch in the conifer forests of California's Sierra Nevada.
Blue Carbon Explained
Blue carbon is the carbon captured and stored by the world's oceanic and coastal ecosystems.
Wildlife Conservation in the Face of Climate Change: The Importance of Protected Areas
Protected areas are important for providing refuge to amphibians and reptiles impacted by climate change.
Changes to the Global Water Cycle
Researchers are using Earth observation satellites to track changes to the global water cycle.
Study: Afforestation Can Lead to More Cloud Cover
Increased forest cover can lead to more low lying clouds which helps to cool the Earth.
Understanding How Carbon Storage Can Help Meet Climate Goals
The storage of carbon is a critical part of rebalancing the carbon cycle to ensure that climate change is less severe than many predict.
How El Niño and La Niña Affect Rain in the United States
El Niño and La Niña are weather patterns that frequently have a considerable impact on the western and southwestern United States.
Review | Extinctions: Living and Dying in the Margin of Error
This book sets out, in some nine chapters, both the ‘turbulent’ journey of that one species living 3.7 billion years ago to the 8.7 million today and the human activity threatening that biodiversity.
4 Things to Learn About Hurricane Ida
These four resources explain why the New Orleans area is at high risk for severe hurricanes and what role climate change plays in these devastating storms.