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Can Oceans Store More CO2 to Help With Climate Change?

Did you know that oceans capture a large amount of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping mitigate climate change?

20 Sep 2023

Climate Change Causing Extinctions at Alarming Rate, Study Finds

Climate change is causing extinctions at an increasing rate, a new study by the University of Arizona researchers shows.

19 Sep 2023

Newly Discovered Mechanism Sheds Light on Earth's Past and Present Climate

In a recent study an unknown climate mechanism was discovered, offering insights into Earth's past and present climate.

19 Sep 2023

New Model Shows How Climate Change Could Impact Earth's Ability to Absorb Carbon

Researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Northeastern University modeled how extreme conditions in a changing climate affect the land's ability to absorb atmospheric carbon - a key process for mitigating human-caused emissions.

15 Sep 2023

UC Irvine Receives $1 Million State Grant to Establish a Climate Action Innovation Hub

The State of California, through the University of California Office of Research and Innovation, has granted $1 million to the University of California, Irvine for the establishment of a broad, collaborative initiative to accelerate the growth of companies focused on climate goals.

15 Sep 2023

Coastal Communities Likely to Face 100-Year Floods Annually by End of 21st Century

Most coastal communities will encounter 100-year floods annually by the end of the century, even under a moderate scenario where carbon dioxide emissions peak by 2040, a new study finds.

15 Sep 2023

Climate Change and Extreme Weather Damage River Water Quality

An extensive review of nearly 1,000 studies investigating the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on rivers worldwide has revealed an overall negative impact on the global water quality of these rivers.

13 Sep 2023

New Method for Reducing Carbon Dioxide in the Environment

As scientists around the world race against the clock to develop new strategies and technologies to combat climate change, a team of scientists at the University of Houston is looking into one possible way to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the environment: negative emissions technologies (NETs).

12 Sep 2023

Climate Change Could Shift Tree Line Uphill in Italy's Mountain Forests

As a result of the climate crisis, future forests may become unrecognizable. Trees that currently make up European woods may no longer be seen - or they may have moved several hundred meters uphill.

12 Sep 2023

New Methodology Reveals Health, Climate Impacts of Reducing Buildings’ Energy Use

Increasing energy efficiency in buildings can save money—and it can also decrease the carbon emissions and air pollution that lead to climate change and health harms. But the climate and health benefits of reducing...

12 Sep 2023