Climate101
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Ocean Uptake of CO2 Could Drop as We Cut Carbon Emissions
A new study finds that ocean absorption of CO2 rises and falls along with human activity and natural phenomena. The findings are important for understanding how much the oceans will offset future climate change.
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Nisarga Could Be the Strongest Storm to Hit Mumbai in 70 Years
Major cyclone landfalls in this region are rare, but they could become more common and more dangerous under climate change.
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Alaskan Coast at Risk of Catastrophic Landslide and Mega-Tsunami
Geoscientists estimate that a mountain slope could collapse into Prince William Sound within a year, and likely within 20 years, triggering devastating waves.
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The Virus and the Cyclone: The Tragedy in India and Bangladesh is Double
More than four million people have been forced to abandon their homes and reach emergency shelters, increasing the risk of contagion.
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Melting Ice Reveals an Ancient Thriving Trade Route
Artifacts from a receding ice patch provide a glimpse of Iron Age and Viking activity along a mountain pass.
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Do Two Failed Dams Foretell a Dire Future?
What happened in Michigan shines a light on our aging and failing infrastructure. The question remains, will we do something now to fix it?
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Cyclone Amphan Reinforces Urgent Need for Climate Adaptation Planning
By building resilience into our infrastructure and communities, we can reduce the damages from natural disasters and recover from shocks more easily.
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New Study Supports Universal Glacier Slip Law
The study explains how friction alters the velocity of glaciers. It could have important implications for improving sea level rise projections.
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Why We Need Climate Stoicism to Overcome Climate Despair
The immediate and apocalyptic stakes of climate change can be overwhelming to the point of despair. Can we stay motivated by clinging to optimism, or are we better off accepting the value of a partial victory?
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