Earth's ecosystems are endangered by climate change and many are becoming less resilient as they come under increasing pressure.
Hot Takes: How the Science of Saltwater-Tolerating Plants Could Protect Coastlines
Rising sea levels along coastlines not only threaten populations, but also pose a danger to agricultural crops, which may be damaged by surging amounts of saltwater.
Pinpoint Forecasting Among the Tools WSU Brings to Agriculture
We’ve come a long way from the Old Farmer’s Almanac: These days, when farmers need to know about tomorrow’s weather — or next month’s weather — they can get a close-to-home forecast from Washington State University’s AgWeatherNet.
New Report Confirms 2025 Among Hawaiʻi’s Driest, Warmest on Record
In 2025, Hawaiʻi experienced its second–driest year in more than a century, alongside persistently above average temperatures throughout the year—a stark reality detailed in the inaugural Hawaiʻi Annual Climate Report 2025.
As the Arctic Gets Louder, Narwhals Are Going Quiet
In a warming Arctic, noise from growing shipping traffic is interfering with the ability of narwhals to hunt and communicate.
Your Future Home Might be Framed With Printed Plastic
The plastic bottle you just tossed in the recycling bin could provide structural support for your future house.
Scientists Break ‘Decades of Gridlock’ in Climate Modeling
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.
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.