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The ‘Zealandia Switch’: Missing Link in Big Natural Climate Shifts?
Movements of winds in the Southern Hemisphere may be the key to waxing and waning of ice ages, says a new study.
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To Save Giant Sequoia Trees, Maybe It’s Time to Plant Backups
When a species spreads too slowly to escape climate dangers, should humans assist them in migrating into nearby territories?
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A Climate Scientist Rides the (Rossby) Wave of Discovery
Mingfang Ting studies the connection between planetary waves in the atmosphere and climate anomalies, such as droughts and extreme heat.
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Belinda Archibong: Estimating the Health and Economic Costs of Gas Flaring
In one of her projects, the environmental economist will quantify how air pollution from gas flaring affects human health and cognitive development in children.
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A Guide to the Biden Administration’s All-of-Government Approach to Environmental Justice
How federal agencies can and will incorporate environmental justice into their operations.
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Study Calls for Home Battery Storage to Protect Vulnerable During Outages
Battery storage can help protect medically vulnerable households as extreme weather makes power outages more commonplace.
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How Exactly Does Carbon Dioxide Cause Global Warming?
CO2 molecules make up only a small percentage of the atmosphere, but their impact on our climate is huge. The reason comes down to physics and chemistry.
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Should the European Union Fix, Leave or Kill the Energy Charter Treaty?
The outdated treaty is an obstacle to addressing climate change. A legal expert weighs the pros and cons of several pathways around it.
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Angelica Patterson: The ‘Shotgun Scientist’ Studying How Forests Respond to Climate Change
The doctoral candidate tells us about her research and some the challenges of being a woman of color in the sciences.
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