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A Global Map of How Climate Change is Changing Winegrowing Regions

Grapes grown to make wine are sensitive to climate conditions such as temperature and extreme drought.

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Climate Change Alters the Hidden Microbial Food Web in Peatlands

The humble peat bog conjures images of a brown, soggy expanse. But it turns out to have a superpower in the fight against climate change.

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Climate Change Will See Australia’s Soil Emit CO2 and Add to Global Warming

New Curtin University research has shown the warming climate will turn Australia’s soil into a net emitter of carbon dioxide (CO2), unless action is taken.

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New Maps Show Where Tree Restoration Might Help Curb Climate Change

As efforts to restore tree cover accelerate to help avoid runaway climate change, a study by Clark University researchers highlights how restoring tree cover can, in some locations, heat up the Earth rather than cool it by affecting how much sunlight the surface reflects (called “the albedo”).

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Mathematical Innovations Enable Advances in Seismic Activity Detection

Amidst the unique landscape of geothermal development in the Tohoku region, subtle seismic activities beneath the Earth's surface present a fascinating challenge for researchers. 

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Arctic Sea Ice Continues to Decline

Sea ice at the top of the planet continued to shrink and thin in 2024. 

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Crypto, Green Hydrogen Form ‘Dynamic Duo’ to Thwart Climate Change

Pairing cryptocurrency mining – notable for its outsized consumption of carbon-based fuel – with green hydrogen could provide the foundation for wider deployment of renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, according to a new Cornell Engineering study.

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Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Tree Diversity Is Directly Correlated With Productivity in Eastern U.S. Forests

When scientists and policymakers make tough calls on which areas to prioritize for conservation, biodiversity is often their top consideration. 

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Honey Bees at Risk for Colony Collapse from Longer, Warmer Fall Seasons

The famous work ethic of honey bees might spell disaster for these busy crop pollinators as the climate warms, new research indicates.

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In the Age of Fire Suppression, Only the Biggest Blazes Survive

While forest managers have proved adept of stamping out small wildfires, they have been less successful at suppressing larger, more devastating burns.

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