Wildfires burning across Canada and the Western United States are spewing smoke over millions of Americans – the latest examples of ashy haze becoming a regular experience, with health impacts far greater than scientists previously estimated.
Research Highlights Rapid Permafrost Thaw at Point Lay, Alaska
A team of scientists working with local residents has detailed the rapidly accelerating “catastrophic” permafrost thawing and infrastructure damage at the northern Alaska coastal community of Point Lay.
A New Way to Produce Ammonia More Efficiently
Ammonia is used in fertilizer and many industrial processes.
Climate Change Could Drastically Reduce Aquifer Recharge in Brazil
The global climate crisis could significantly impact the natural replenishment of Brazilian aquifers, reducing the groundwater supply across the country.
As Ice Melts, a New Island Emerges in Alaska
The Alsek Glacier in southeastern Alaska once encircled a small rocky mound known as Prow Knob.
Reindeer Grazing Can Mitigate the Impacts of Winter Climate Change on Forest Carbon Release
Winter climate change is affecting the carbon exchange of northern coniferous forests, but the response depends upon reindeer grazing, according to a new study from the University of Oulu.
When Does Melting Ice Capsize? New Research Unearths Several Mechanisms
Findings offer innovative ways to improve weather forecasting, measure climate-change impacts.
Stress in the Strands: Hair Offers Clues to Children’s Mental Health
University of Waterloo study shows long-term stress levels may signal mental health risks in children with chronic physical illnesses and guide early intervention.
Climate Change is Altering Nitrogen Composition in Arctic Rivers
Research shows shifting composition threatens marine ecosystems and highlights water quality impacts of global warming.
Greenland Ice Sheet Gets a Refresh
Ice covers about 1.7 million square kilometers (656,000 square miles) of Greenland, forming the largest ice sheet on Earth outside of Antarctica.