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Center for Climate and Life Names Yutian Wu Recipient of 2018 Fellowship
Yutian Wu, an atmospheric scientist seeking to understand how the rapid decline of Arctic sea ice will impact North American weather extremes, is the Center’s newest Fellow.
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This Website Calculates the Carbon Emissions From Your Daily Commute
How much does it actually matter if you take public transit instead of driving? Here’s an easy way to find out.
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Shrinking Ice Sheet Made A Surprising Comeback
Thousands of years ago, the West Antarctic ice sheet shrank dramatically—then grew back in an unexpected way.
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How Will People Move as Climate Changes?
A new model estimates how many climate migrants there will be, where they are likely to go, and what effects they might have on the places to which they move.
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Vanishing Glaciers: The Future of Water in Peru’s High Andes
In the high Andes of Peru, glacial retreat poses a complex set of challenges related to water supply.
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Enhancing Climate Forecasts in Bangladesh
New seasonal forecasting services could improve livelihoods for Bangladeshi farmers.
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Ethiopia Establishes National Framework for Climate Services
In Ethiopia, climate variability can have a big impact on food, water, and health. A system to monitor and predict climate will help to keep people safe.
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Artificial Intelligence—A Game Changer for Climate Change and the Environment
Artificial intelligence is helping us manage the impacts of climate change and protect the environment in many ways.
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Increasing Heat Is Driving Off Clouds That Dampen California Wildfires
Sunny California may be getting too sunny. Increasing summer temperatures brought on by a combination of intensifying urbanization and warming climate are driving off once-common morning cloud cover in southern coastal areas of the state, leading to increased risk of wildfires.

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