The rate of ocean warming has more than quadrupled over the past four decades, a new study has shown.
Ocean-Surface Warming Four Times Faster Now Than Late-1980s
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Antarctic Ice Sheet Faces “Death by a Thousand Cuts”
A recent study conducted by University of Florida geologists and geographers has shed new light on the effects of climate change on Antarctic ice shelves.
Finding the Most Efficient Carbon-Neutral Aircraft for Your Flight
OK, we admit, we’re a long way from a carbon-free grid—but when we have one, what’s the most efficient way to use that energy to fly planes?
Plant-Based Substitute for Fossil Fuels Developed for Plastic Foams
An environmentally-friendly preparation of plant material from pine could serve as a substitute for petroleum-based chemicals in polyurethane foams.
Research Contrasts Drought Sensitivity of Eurasian and North American Grasslands
Grasslands in Asia and North America differ in their responses to drought, according to a new paper in the journal Nature led by faculty at Colorado State University.
Mapping Antarctica’s Hidden Ice-Free Lands: A Blueprint for Conservation
UNSW researchers unveil a new map and classification system that will help protect the unique plants and animals of Earth’s most remote and fragile continent.
