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Transforming Plants Into Key Drivers of Decarbonization

Nature-based solutions are an effective tool to combat climate change triggered by rising carbon emissions, whether it's by clearing the skies with bio-based aviation fuels or boosting natural carbon sinks

2 Jun 2023

Examining the Future of Precipitation Across the Northeast

According to a recent Dartmouth research, extreme precipitation events—defined as 1.5 or more inches of heavy rainfall or melted snowfall in a day—are anticipated to increase by 52% in the Northeast by the end of the century as the climate warms.

31 May 2023

Flash Drought Occurrence Likely to Increase Globally

The abrupt development of unanticipated drought, known as flash drought, can have a significant impact on agricultural and ecological systems, with far-reaching consequences.

29 May 2023

Hibernation Behavior of Arctic Ground Squirrels

Among mammals, Arctic ground squirrels are unique. Their capacity to prevent themselves from freezing even while body temperatures go less than that level on the thermometer facilitates them to endure adverse winter climates.

26 May 2023

New Microbial Friends Provide a Boost to Climate-Stressed Trees

Climate change is subjecting plants to rapid shifts in temperature and precipitation, pushing them into new ranges and stressing them in old ones.

26 May 2023

Rising Temperatures Likely to Influence Human Migration Patterns

Rising temperatures due to climate change are likely influencing human migration patterns, according to a new study by Rita Issa of University College London and colleagues, published May 24 in the open-access journal PLOS Climate.

25 May 2023

Machine-Learning Algorithm can Help Mitigate the Impact of Extreme Weather Events

With the rise of extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent in our warming climate, accurate predictions are becoming more critical for all of us, from farmers to city-dwellers to businesses around the world.

25 May 2023

How Does Long-Term Temperature Change Affect Sleep?

Climate change is expected to have an impact on sleep quality, according to leading sleep researcher Professor Derk-Jan Dijk.

25 May 2023

Acoustic Sensing: A Non-Invasive Approach for Long-Term Glacier Monitoring

Acoustic signals can be utilized to successfully monitor glacial runoff and provide a less expensive and more accessible alternative to present technologies.

24 May 2023

Understanding the Uneven Distribution of Climate-Change-Induced Water Crises

A safe supply of clean water is essential for human survival; nevertheless, 2.2 billion people worldwide lack access to this basic human right. A global water security crisis is developing, exacerbated by climate change.

24 May 2023