Global climate models capture many of the processes that shape Earth’s weather and climate.
New Interactive Map Showcases Alaska’s Microgrid Energy Systems
A free digital tool from the University of Alaska Fairbanks gives users a comprehensive look at energy systems in Alaska’s microgrid communities.
Scientists discover hidden deep-Earth structures shaping the magnetic field
Deep inside Earth, two massive hot rock structures have been quietly shaping the planet’s magnetic field for millions of years. Using ancient magnetic records and advanced simulations, scientists discovered that these formations influence the movement of liquid iron in Earth’s core. Some parts of the magnetic field remained stable over...
Forest Soils Increasingly Extract Methane from Atmosphere
Forest soils have an important role in protecting our climate: they remove large quantities of methane – a powerful greenhouse gas – from our atmosphere.
Temperature of Some Cities Could Rise Faster than Expected Under 2°C Warming
New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) shows how many tropical cities are predicted to warm faster than expected under 2°C of global warming.
Land-Intensive Carbon Removal Needs Better Siting to Protect Biodiversity
Significant reliance on land-based methods of carbon dioxide removal can protect biodiversity by avoiding climate impacts - but it could also compete with biodiversity protection unless there is better site selection, according to a new study.
Saving Seagrass and French Oysters: Fresh Solutions Breathe New Life into Europe’s Coastal Areas
European coastal areas are under increasing pressure.
Pesticides Significantly Affect Soil Life and Biodiversity
Seventy percent of soils in Europe are contaminated with pesticides.
Thousands of Alien Species Could Invade the Arctic
More than 2500 plant species have the potential to invade the Arctic at the expense of the species that belong there.
Melting Antarctic ice may weaken a major carbon sink
Melting ice from West Antarctica once delivered huge amounts of iron to the Southern Ocean, but algae growth did not increase as expected. Researchers found the iron was in a form that marine life could not easily use. This means more melting ice does not automatically boost carbon absorption. In...