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Removing Livestock From Grasslands Could Compromise Long-Term Soil Carbon Storage, Study Finds

Removing sheep and other livestock entirely from upland grasslands – a strategy often promoted as a way to boost carbon storage and tackle climate change – may actually reduce the most stable forms of soil carbon, according to new research.

Seas to Rise Around the World — but Not in Greenland

As the planet warms, seas will rise around the world — but not in Greenland, where they are projected to fall by several feet, according to a new study.

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.

Predicting Glacier Surges – Understanding Ecological Tipping Points

Earth's ecosystems are endangered by climate change and many are becoming less resilient as they come under increasing pressure.

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.