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The Surprising Way a Volcanic Eruption Fueled a Bloom of Ocean Algae
A new study reveals a surprising way in which lava influences marine ecology.
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As Temperatures Rise, More California Forests Will Burn
Park Williams and Richard Seager, climate experts at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, discuss why California wildfires are expected to expand and intensify with climate change.
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Team Deciphers Sea-Level Rise From Last Time Earth’s CO2 Was as High as Today
In a coastal cave off Spain, scientists have found evidence showing that more than 3 million years ago, when temperatures were similar to those projected for the end of this century, sea levels were as much as 16 meters higher than they are now.
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American Geophysical Union Honors Five Lamont Scientists
Lamont scientists representing a range of research disciplines and career stages are to receive honors from the internationally influential earth and space science organization.
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Washing Laundry May Be An Underappreciated Source of Microplastic Pollution
A student research project unveils that tiny plastics in laundry detergents and fabrics could potentially have a big impact on ocean health.
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A Day in the Life at Sea
Two months at sea, collecting drill cores in the stormiest ocean on the planet, can feel both extremely epic and fairly routine.
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Fall 2019 Earth Institute Undergraduate Research Assistant Opportunities
A variety of undergraduate research assistant positions are available. Apply by September 11, 2019.
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Longer Summer Stretches of Drought, Extreme Heat and Flooding Expected in a Warming World, Study Says
The changes could affect health, agriculture and ecosystems, the study suggests.
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Fall 2019 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities
A variety of undergraduate, graduate and PhD positions are available in various departments and research centers. Apply by September 11, 2019.
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