Holding over 80% of Earth’s surface freshwater, lakes support and sustain communities across the planet.
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Ice Melt Projections May Underestimate Antarctic Contribution to Sea Level Rise
Fluctuations in the weather can have a significant impact on melting Antarctic ice, and models that do not include this factor can underestimate the global impact of sea level rise, according to Penn State scientists.
NASA Shows Heaviest Rainfall Displaced in Typhoon Chan-hom
Typhoon Chan-hom was still moving parallel to Japan’s east coast as NASA’s satellite rainfall product, that incorporates data from satellites and observations, showed its heaviest rainfall was pushed northeast of center.
Less Than a Fifth of Farmers Plan to Fully Retire, New University Study Finds
Less than a fifth of farmers plan on fully retiring and many do not discuss their later life plans with loved ones, according to a new study from the University of Exeter in collaboration with NFU Mutual.
Meltwater Lakes Are Accelerating Glacier Ice Loss
Meltwater lakes that form at glacier margins cause ice to recede much further and faster compared to glaciers that terminate on land, according to a new study.
Droughts Are Threatening Global Wetlands: New Study
University of Adelaide scientists have shown how droughts are threatening the health of wetlands globally.