Scientists found the storms in the Corn Belt during the summer are becoming weaker and dropping less precipitation.
A Climate Change Double Whammy in the U.S. Corn Belt
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Natural Causes Are the Key Driver of Change in Athabasca Delta Flood Patterns, Research Shows
Natural environmental processes—not upstream energy projects—are the primary cause of changing flood patterns in Alberta’s Athabasca Delta, new research shows.
Watered Down Biodiversity: Sample Type is Critical in Environmental DNA Studies for Biomonitoring
DNA-based biomonitoring relies on species-specific segments of organisms DNA for their taxonomic identification and is rapidly advancing for monitoring invertebrate communities across a variety of ecosystems.
Ski Tourism May Disappear if Climate Commitments Not Met
Study found that adaptation to a changing climate is as important as emission reductions to a positive future for the industry.
Global Urban Growth Typified By Suburbs, Not Skyscrapers
An F&ES analysis of 478 cities with populations of more than 1 million people finds that urban growth across the world is predominantly moving outward rather than upward, a trend that is generally considered inefficient and unsustainable.
Stanford Researchers Show That Mealworms Can Safely Consume Toxic Additive-containing Plastic
Mealworms are not only able to eat various forms of plastic, as previous research has shown, they can consume potentially toxic plastic additives in Styrofoam with no ill effects, a new study shows. The worms can then be used as a safe, protein-rich feed supplement.
