Droughts are often viewed as a natural disaster, causing devastation to crops and wildlife. However, when it comes to trees, the impact of a drought can be more complex than we realize. In fact, some trees actually thrive during drought conditions. A recent study found that drought can increase growth in certain trees, such asContinue reading “Droughts and Trees: The Surprising Connection”
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Measuring Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ponds for Improved Climate Predictions
Shallow lakes and ponds are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. However, there is a lack of understanding and measurement of emissions from these systems. Recent research has shown that better measurements of greenhouse gas emissions from ponds can help improve climate predictions. Studies have demonstrated that ponds andContinue reading “Measuring Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ponds for Improved Climate Predictions”
The Role of Coastal Ecosystem Restoration in Mitigating Climate Change
Researchers are proposing a novel pathway through which coastal ecosystem restoration can permanently capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Seagrass and mangroves — known as blue carbon ecosystems — naturally capture carbon through photosynthesis, which converts carbon dioxide into living tissue. This process allows these ecosystems to store carbon for centuries, even millennia. In fact,Continue reading “The Role of Coastal Ecosystem Restoration in Mitigating Climate Change”
Eddies: Circular Currents and Their Impact on the World’s Hottest Ocean
Water from the Pacific Ocean flows into the Indian Ocean via the Indonesia Archipelago thanks to a vast network of currents that act as a conveyor belt, transporting warmth and nutrients. These currents are crucial for the functioning of the world’s hottest ocean and support a diverse range of marine life. However, currents can sometimesContinue reading “Eddies: Circular Currents and Their Impact on the World’s Hottest Ocean”
Microbes – The Key to Predicting Climate Tipping Points
Many people are familiar with the concept of carbon emissions and the impact they have on our planet. But did you know that there are little-known microbes that could help predict climate tipping points? Rising temperatures could push ocean plankton and other single-celled creatures toward a carbon tipping point that fuels more warming. However, newContinue reading “Microbes – The Key to Predicting Climate Tipping Points”
The Significant Increase of Thermal Energy Stored by Land Masses
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet. Global warming, which is caused by heat building up in various parts of the Earth system, is perhaps the most widely known effect of climate change. A recent study by an international research team has shed light on the distribution of thermal energyContinue reading “The Significant Increase of Thermal Energy Stored by Land Masses”
The Increasing Risk of Global Flash Droughts in a Warming Climate
Recent research has shed light on an important consequence of our warming climate: an increased risk of flash droughts. These are defined as rapid onset droughts, typically occurring during the growing season, with serious implications for crop yields. According to the new study, the frequency of flash droughts is expected to increase in the comingContinue reading “The Increasing Risk of Global Flash Droughts in a Warming Climate”
New Study Reveals the Growing Threat of Global Flash Droughts to Croplands
According to a recent study published in the journal Nature Climate Change, global flash droughts are expected to increase in frequency due to our warming climate, posing a growing threat to croplands worldwide. The study reviewed data from the past 70 years and analyzed the connection between climate change and flash droughts to determine theContinue reading “New Study Reveals the Growing Threat of Global Flash Droughts to Croplands”
Coastal Ecosystems: A Powerful Ally Against Greenhouse Gases
New research shows that coastal ecosystems are a net greenhouse gas sink, making them a powerful ally against increased levels of greenhouse gases. According to a new greenhouse gas budget, coastal ecosystems globally are a net greenhouse gas sink for carbon dioxide (CO2). This is great news, however, emissions of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxideContinue reading “Coastal Ecosystems: A Powerful Ally Against Greenhouse Gases”
The Decline of Mountain Snowpack and Its Impact on Water Scarcity in the Western US
Mountain snowpacks are crucial sources of water supply, particularly in the Western United States and Canada. However, a recent study has found that these natural reservoirs are in decline due to earlier snowpack melt caused by warmer winter and spring temperatures. This trend is causing water scarcity and posing several environmental and economic challenges. TheContinue reading “The Decline of Mountain Snowpack and Its Impact on Water Scarcity in the Western US”
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