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Study Proposes Ways to Better Incorporate Adaptation in Climate Change Research

A new study proposes ways to better incorporate adaptation in climate change research, addressing the uneven distribution of adaptation capacities and needs worldwide.

18 Jul 2023

Distinct Mechanisms Control Non-Uniform Warming of the Indian Ocean

Climate change is a major global concern today. The world is experiencing a drastic increase in temperatures, both over land and oceans. Although this warming is global, some areas are warming faster than others.

18 Jul 2023

GEDI Data Helps Scientists Understand How Rainforests Function

The rainforest canopy, where the majority of the world’s species reside is least researched compared to the surface of Mars or the bottom of the ocean. GEDI, a NASA space laser that provided the first-ever detailed structure of the world’s rainforests, is about to change that.

18 Jul 2023

Climate Change Threatens World-Famous Vineyards

Some of the world’s most renowned—and hard to sustain—vineyards are located in the hillsides of Italy, Portugal, and Spain, and are celebrated for their distinct flavor profiles and centuries of tradition.

17 Jul 2023

Does the Poleward Jet Shift Drive Midwest Precipitation Changes?

Understanding how global warming affects regional precipitation is a significant challenge.

17 Jul 2023

Tropical Butterflies' Ability to Withstand Rising Temperatures Varies by Wing Size and Color

Butterflies with smaller or lighter coloured wings are likely to be 'losers' when it comes to climate change, with the Lycaenidae family, which contains over 6,000 species of butterflies, the majority of which live in the tropics, found to be particularly vulnerable.

14 Jul 2023

Marine Heatwaves Threaten Ecological Communities in Protected Ocean Areas

??Rising ocean temperatures are sweeping the seas, breaking records and creating problematic conditions for marine life. Unlike heatwaves on land, periods of abrupt ocean warming can surge for months or years.

14 Jul 2023

Impacts of Salinity Changes on Marine and Coastal Ecosystems

Breakthrough research published reveals the pivotal yet largely unexplored factor of climate change-induced salinity changes in oceans and coastlines. Dr Cliff Ross, University of North Florida Biology Chair/Professor, and Dr Stacey Trevathan-Tackett, UNF Biology Graduate Program Alum and Research Faculty Member at Deakin University in Australia, co-authored the research.

13 Jul 2023

Chinook Salmon Bycatch in Pacific Hake Fishery Linked to Ocean Temperature

Rates of Chinook salmon bycatch in the Pacific hake fishery rise during years when ocean temperatures are warmer, a signal that climate change and increased frequency of marine heatwaves could lead to higher bycatch rates, new research indicates.

13 Jul 2023

Accurately Predicting Subseasonal Weather Conditions can Help Better Prepare for Extreme Climate Events

As extreme weather devastates communities worldwide, scientists are using modeling and simulation to understand how climate change impacts the frequency and intensity of these events.

13 Jul 2023