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Increasingly Mobile Sea Ice Means Arctic Neighbors May Pollute Each Others’ Waters
The movement of sea ice between Arctic countries is expected to significantly increase this century, raising the risk of more widely transporting pollutants like microplastics and oil, according to new research.
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Shifts in Deep Geologic Structure May Have Magnified Great 2011 Japan Tsunami
A new study looks at why the 2011 Tohoku tsunami off Japan was unexpectedly huge.
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New Podcast Lets You Eavesdrop on Conversations Between Climate Scientists
‘Deep Convection’ is a podcast about climate, science, and life.
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More Plastic Is On the Way: What It Means for Climate Change
Fossil fuel companies are ramping up production of virgin plastics, with huge potential consequences for climate and the environment.
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The Promise and Potential of Turning CO2 to Stone
Now that the ‘Solid Carbon’ project has won a spot in the MacArthur foundation’s 100&Change competition, what’s next for carbon capture and storage?
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Three EI Projects Make Top 100 Proposals for MacArthur $100 Million Grant
The three projects are among the top contenders in the 100&Change competition, selected from 755 proposals.
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Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Women scientists play an essential role in the Earth Institute’s mission to understand how the planet works, how humans are changing it, and how to build a sustainable future.
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A Greener Red Carpet
In your Oscar speech, don’t just preach sustainability — wear it.
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The Latest in Climate Change Attribution and the Law
A new paper provides a comprehensive overview of our understanding of how humans are affecting the global climate system, and its application in legal settings.
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