This winter was one of the warmest on record across the West; as a result, many snowy, alpine areas have seen bouts of winter rainfall where there would ordinarily only be snow.
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Research Provides Timely Views of Warming’s Impact on Alaska Glaciers
Alaska’s glaciers respond to climate change by melting for three additional weeks with every 1 degree Celsius increase in the average summer temperature, data from satellite-mounted radars show.
‘Unprecedented’ Wildfires in Tropical Peatlands During 20th Century
A new study reveals an unprecedented increase in wildfires in tropical peatlands during the 20th century.
Anticipating Mountain Water Shortages Using Artificial Intelligence
With climate change, mountain water resources are becoming a major issue.
Reducing the Environmental Cost of Lab Work
A dedicated team at the University of Waterloo has implemented award-winning greener lab practices that prove a top-class education doesn’t have to come at the planet’s expense.
Human-Made Chemicals Found Throughout Ocean Environments
A new study analyzing more than 2,300 seawater samples from around the world has found that human-made chemicals — from plastic additives and industrial lubricants to pharmaceuticals and pesticides — are widespread in the marine environment, particularly in coastal and estuarine waters.


