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Seismic Monitoring May Improve Early Warnings for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods
A new study finds that real-time monitoring of ground motion could have detected a sudden and catastrophic flood in Bhutan five hours before it destroyed a village.
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Climate Week at the Earth Institute
Next week, September 21-27, is Climate Week in New York City. Join us for a series of online events covering the climate crisis and pointing us towards action.
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U.S. Should Launch a National Energy Innovation Mission to Reach Climate Goals
A new report details a plan to kickstart energy innovation in the U.S.
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Ancient Volcanoes Once Boosted Ocean Carbon, But Humans Are Now Far Outpacing Them
A new study of the closest ancient analog to modern carbon emissions finds that massive volcanism was the main cause of high carbon at the time. But nature did not come close to matching what humans are doing today.
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Journalism Needs More Diverse Voices
Journalism is supposed to be a two-way conversation, but many voices and cultures are not included on either end of the dialogue. It’s time for a reckoning, according to a recent webinar.
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Deep Channels Linking Antarctic Glacier’s Underside to Ocean Could Hasten Melting
Newly discovered seabed channels beneath the Thwaites Glacier may be pathways for warm ocean water to melt the ice’s undersides and contribute to sea level rise.
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Interns Find Links Between Climate and Arsenic Levels in Rice
The research, from students working with the Center for Climate and Life, also identifies ways to potentially limit arsenic contamination in rice.
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Greenland Ice Sheet Reached Tipping Point 20 Years Ago, New Study Finds
The massive ice sheet is now locked into a certain amount of decline. But reducing emissions remains critical to preventing catastrophic loss of the entire ice sheet.
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New Project Will Analyze Clouds to Make Future Climate Less Nebulous
Understanding how clouds respond to climate change will be essential for predicting how much hotter the planet could get.
The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. Today, our scientists and experts are tackling the most pressing challenges to achieve real-world impact. This Earth Day, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.
