If global warming persists, blue lakes worldwide are at risk of turning green-brown, according to a new study which presents the first global inventory of lake color.
How Global Warming Affects Astronomical Observations
Astronomical observations from ground-based telescopes are sensitive to local atmospheric conditions.
Climate Models Unreliable in Predicting Damage to Coral Reefs
Climate models are unreliable when it comes to predicting the damage that tropical cyclones will do to sensitive coral reefs, according to a new study published in the journal Earth’s Future.
Loss of Arctic Sea Ice to Give Rise to More Strong El Niños, Study Finds
The loss of Arctic sea ice could yield more strong El Niños, in which unusually warm ocean waters fuel drought in the western Pacific and heavy rainfall in the eastern Pacific, new research finds.
How Tiny Seeds Might Reduce Our Huge Dependence on Fossil Fuels
As countries try to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and slow climate change, scientists see biofuels as a partial answer.
Termites May Have a Larger Role in Future Ecosystems
Most people think termites are a nuisance that consume wood in homes and businesses.
Marine Protected Areas Can Help Safeguard Ocean Biodiversity
If the nation is to achieve its goal of safeguarding critical marine ecosystems and other ocean resources from detrimental human activity, it must not only establish more marine protected areas (MPAs) but also ensure they are strictly managed to accomplish desired results, a University of Miami environmental scientist and others...
Lagoon Blooms Out of Red Sea Season
The aim of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project is to transform the Red Sea coast into a world-class tourist destination.
An Integrated Modeling Framework to Assess Surface and Groundwater Resources
Against the backdrop of climate change and rising water demand, tools for adequately modeling water availability are much needed.
Anthropogenic Air Pollution Impacts Health and Climate in the Middle East
Desert dust was assumed to be the primary contributor to elevated air pollution across the Middle East.