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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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You Asked: If the Science is Clear, Why Do We Need More Climate Research?
Climate scientist Gisela Winckler explains the link between climate science and solutions, and shares some of her research adventures.
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2020 Tied With 2016 as the Hottest Year on Record
Scientists at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies find that 2020 was statistically equal with 2016, continuing a long-term trend.
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Far-Drifting Antarctic Icebergs Are Trigger of Ice Ages, Scientists Say
Large numbers of icebergs that drifted unusually far from Antarctica before melting into ocean waters have been key to initiating ice ages of the past, says a new study.
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New Offerings in Earth Institute’s Non-Degree Programs for Spring 2021
Join us for another exciting semester of non-degree learning opportunities around climate and sustainability.
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Researchers Strengthen Projections of Climate’s Impacts on Agriculture
Scenarios that exclude the effects of CO2 can finally be eliminated from climate change impact assessments, according to a new study.
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Introducing Biden’s Super Team to Revive NASA
Five women and three men were chosen by the U.S. president-elect to restore the world’s most famous agency, counting on the support of the scientific community.
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Some Amazon Regions May Resist Climate-Driven Drying Better Than Thought
New research suggests that trees may handle predicted drier conditions better than current models suggest.
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Data on Past Climates Key to Predicting Future, Scientists Say
An international team suggests that research centers around the world using numerical models to predict future climate change should include simulations of past climates.
By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings“
