Huge swaths of North America are facing subfreezing temperatures this week as cold Arctic air pushes southward.
Severe Cold Spells May Persist Because of Warming, Not in Spite of It
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Climate Extremes in 2024 ‘Wreaking Havoc’ on the Global Water Cycle
2024 was another year of record-breaking temperatures, driving the global water cycle to new climate extremes and contributing to ferocious floods and crippling droughts, a new report led by The Australian National University (ANU) shows.
New Plant Species
Plant collections are full of surprises.
From E-waste to Gold: A Pathway to CO2 Sustainability
A Cornell-led research team has developed a method for extracting gold from electronics waste, then using the recovered precious metal as a catalyst for converting carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas, to organic materials.
Ghana’s Declining Forest Reserves
In southwestern Ghana, a patchwork of tropical forest lies among widespread farmland dotted with towns.
Big Leap Forward for Environmentally Friendly ‘E-Textiles’ Technology
A research team led by the University of Southampton and UWE Bristol has shown wearable electronic textiles (e-textiles) can be both sustainable and biodegradable.
