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More Systematic Risk Assessments Needed to Understand the Consequences of Extreme Climatic Events

Simultaneous extreme heat and drought events have consequences in a variety of areas - for example the economy, health and food production.

11 Aug 2022

Researchers Reveal How Extreme Weather Might Affect Interlinked Socioeconomic Systems

In heatwaves where heat and drought combine, effects can destabilize interlinked sectors, including health, energy and food production systems.

11 Aug 2022

Landscape Topography and Droughts Alter the Diversity of Dust-Associated Microorganisms

The Sierra Nevada mountains are receiving dust from all around the world that is carrying microbes hazardous to both plants and humans.

10 Aug 2022

Climate Change Predicts Southerly Shift of Iconic Whale Species in New Zealand

New research sheds light on how climate change will impact the distribution of great whales in New Zealand waters.

10 Aug 2022

More Resilient Crops Capable of Withstanding Extreme Weather Events

Researchers from James Cook University (JCU) and The Australian National University (ANU) have discovered an “exquisite” natural mechanism that aids plants in limiting water loss while having little impact on their ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2), a process crucial for photosynthesis, plant growth, and crop yield.

9 Aug 2022

Carbon Storage: The Future of Residential Homes

Wood has countless uses. Trees store carbon, which is crucial for the changing climate. Some of that carbon is still being stored after trees are cut down for wood products like lumber.

9 Aug 2022

Dry Lightning Outbreaks Linked to Some of the Largest Wildfire Outbreaks in California

A new study has found dry lightning outbreaks are the leading cause of some of the largest wildfire outbreaks in modern California history. Despite this, dry lightning has remained largely understudied across this region – until now.

9 Aug 2022

Rapid Warming In The Gulf Of Maine Reverses 900 Years Of Cooling

Rapid 20th century warming in the Gulf of Maine has reversed long-term cooling that occurred there during the previous 900 years, according to new research that combines an examination of shells from long-lived ocean quahogs and climate model simulations.

9 Aug 2022

The Retreat of Glaciers: A Result of Climate Change

National park managers must be aware of impending changes to plan for the future as glaciers throughout the world retreat as a result of climate change.

8 Aug 2022

More Variable, Extreme Climate Could Threaten the Survival of Animals and Plants

How has climate change affected your life? Maybe torrential rains have flooded part of your town, or your city has had to contend with longer heat waves every year.

8 Aug 2022