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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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New Project Will Create ‘The Internet of Samples’
iSamples will digitalize scientific samples to enable more discoveries and information-sharing.
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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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A Summer Immersed in the Hudson: Next Generation of Hudson River Educators
Interns developed skills in science communication by creating educational materials about the river’s colorful stories, myths, and misunderstandings.
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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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Environmental Justice Through the Eyes of The Next Generation of Hudson River Educators
In a summer program, students learned about and discussed the science of the Hudson River watershed, as well as the social issues present in their daily lives.
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Our Focus Has to Be on the Victims of Hurricane Laura
Atmospheric scientist Adam Sobel writes that yes, Hurricane Laura is about climate change, but first it’s about people.
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Academics and Activism: Where Global Warming and Racism Meet
A new student-driven course explores race, climate change, and social justice.
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Antarctic Ice Shelves Vulnerable to Sudden Meltwater-Driven Fracturing, Says Study
A new study says that many of the ice shelves ringing Antarctica could be vulnerable to quick destruction if rising temperatures drive melt water into the numerous fractures that currently penetrate their surfaces.
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