explainers
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Science for the Planet: In Madagascar, Learning From a Library of Human Experience
Archaeologist Kristina Douglass explains how past human adaptation can inform solutions to modern climate challenges.
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Trends in Early 21st Century Spaceflight
This multimedia essay explores some of the trends shaping the contemporary aerospace industry.
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Air Conditioning Poses a Climate Conundrum
The more we cool ourselves, the more we warm the planet. Is there a way to fix this?
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How Climate Change Drives the Spread of Invasive Plants
Abetted by warmer climes, non-native species can take root and wreak havoc in new environments. Is there anything we can do about them?
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Science for the Planet: Uncovering the Mysteries of Greenland’s Melting Ice Sheets
Marco Tedesco explains how remote-sensing data can reveal how Greenland’s ice sheets are melting.
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Science for the Planet: Equitable Climate Adaptation for Coastal Communities
Nadia Seeteram studies how climate risks are impacting housing infrastructure and housing needs in coastal communities.
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Science for the Planet: Why We Need to Preserve Maritime Forests
Tree-ring scientist Nicole Davi explains the critical role maritime forests play in protecting our coastal communities from storms. The tree-ring records she’s building will help us understand how these ecosystems are responding to climate change.
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Science for the Planet: Why We Need Legal Frameworks for Carbon Dioxide Removal
Ocean-based techniques to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere could help the US and other countries reach their climate goals, but they need to be advanced in a safe, just and responsible manner, says climate law expert Romany Webb.
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Science for the Planet: Sinking Seaweed for Sequestration
This second video for Science for the Planet series explores the idea of sinking sargassum seaweed deep in the ocean, taking carbon with it.
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