Earth's ecosystems are endangered by climate change and many are becoming less resilient as they come under increasing pressure.
Predicting Glacier Surges – Understanding Ecological Tipping Points
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Scientists Unravel Vines’ Parasitic Nature
Twisting upwardly on trees and other plants—along with houses and even lampposts—vines are a wonder of nature.
New Report Confirms 2025 Among Hawaiʻi’s Driest, Warmest on Record
In 2025, Hawaiʻi experienced its second–driest year in more than a century, alongside persistently above average temperatures throughout the year—a stark reality detailed in the inaugural Hawaiʻi Annual Climate Report 2025.
Hot Takes: How the Science of Saltwater-Tolerating Plants Could Protect Coastlines
Rising sea levels along coastlines not only threaten populations, but also pose a danger to agricultural crops, which may be damaged by surging amounts of saltwater.
As the Arctic Gets Louder, Narwhals Are Going Quiet
In a warming Arctic, noise from growing shipping traffic is interfering with the ability of narwhals to hunt and communicate.
Pinpoint Forecasting Among the Tools WSU Brings to Agriculture
We’ve come a long way from the Old Farmer’s Almanac: These days, when farmers need to know about tomorrow’s weather — or next month’s weather — they can get a close-to-home forecast from Washington State University’s AgWeatherNet.
