When Los Chocoyos in Guatemala erupted 84,000 years ago, emissions of sulfur and chlorine may have affected the climate for decades.
Volcanic Emissions Can Cause Changes in the Atmosphere Over a Long Time
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Climate Change: Frequency of Extreme Droughts Across Europe Predicted to Rise
The authors used global climate change computer models to predict how the frequency of two-year droughts may change in the coming decades and whether greenhouse gas emissions may have an effect.
As Record Arctic Heat Continues, Canada’s Last Intact Ice Shelf Collapses
Canada’s last fully intact ice shelf in the Arctic has collapsed, shrinking by about 80 square kilometers, or 40 percent of its area, over just two days at the end of July, according to scientists at the Canadian Ice Service.
Satellites Provide Crucial Data on Crops During COVID-19
Millions of people around the world face hunger every day, and unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to make the issue of food security even worse.
Lead Poisoning Could Reduce Gene Expression In Humans
Scientists have unveiled a correlation between high blood lead levels in children and methylation of genes involved in haem synthesis and carcinogenesis, indicating a previously unknown mechanism for lead poisoning.
New-Generation Gas Separation System Using Gate-Type Adsorbents: Contributing To The Development Of CO2 Separation And Capture Technology
The research group of Prof. H. Tanaka (Shinshu University, RISM), Dr. S. Hiraide, Y. Sakanaka, Prof. M. T. Miyahara (Kyoto University), Dr. H. Kajiro (Nippon Steel Co.), Dr. S. Kawaguchi (JASRI) proposed a high-efficiency CO2 separation system using gate-type adsorbents.
