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Study Connects Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Polar Bear Population Declines, Enabling Greater Protections Under Endangered Species Act

New research from the University of Washington and Polar Bears International in Bozeman, Montana, quantifies the relationship between greenhouse gas emissions and the survival of polar bear populations.

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Direct Formation of Sulfuric Acid in the Atmosphere Without Considering SO2

In the atmosphere, gaseous sulfuric acid can form particles that influence the physical properties of clouds.

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Unveiling Global Warming’s Impact on Daily Precipitation with Deep Learning

A research team has conclusively demonstrated that global warming stands as primary driver behind the recent increase in heavy rainfall and heatwaves using deep learning convolutional neural network.

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California Group Exploring Viability of a Community-Centered Direct Air Capture Hub

Researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and the Center for Law, Energy, and the Environment (CLEE) at the UC Berkeley School of Law are leading a project to explore the creation of a Direct Air Capture (DAC) facility that uses cutting-edge technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in California’s Southern San Joaquin Valley (SSJV).

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World’s Coastal Wetlands and Coral Reef Islands Face Urgent Sea Level Threat, New Study Shows

Coastal wetlands and coral reef islands will struggle to grow fast enough to keep pace with rising sea levels driven by climate change, according to a new study published in Nature.

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Long Time Lag in Heavily Polluted Regions as Improvement in Air Quality Warms Climate

In a recent study, scientists at Leipzig University have revised previous assumptions about the influence of pollutant particles, known as aerosols, on global warming.

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Rising Seas Will Devastate Coastal Habitats

Research published today in Nature warns that rising seas will devastate coastal habitats.

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Tiny, Shape-Shifting Robot Can Squish Itself Into Tight Spaces

Coming to a tight spot near you: CLARI, the little, squishable robot that can passively change its shape to squeeze through narrow gaps—with a bit of inspiration from the world of bugs.

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