A warming climate and more frequent wildfires do not necessarily mean the western United States will see the forest loss that many scientists expect.
Forest Margins May Be More Resilient to Climate Change Than Previously Thought
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40% of Oʻahu Beaches Could Be Lost by Mid-Century
The reactive and piecemeal approach historically used to manage beaches in Hawai‘i has failed to protect them.
New Drug Candidate Found for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
A study published this week in the journal Nature Communications offers some good news in the search for antiviral drugs for hard-to-treat diseases.
Indian Monsoon Can Be Predicted Better After Volcanic Eruptions
Large volcanic eruptions can help to forecast the monsoon over India – the seasonal rainfall that is key for the country’s agriculture and thus for feeding one billion people.
Researchers Lay the Groundwork to Reconstruct Global Climate through Earth’s History
A key component when forecasting what the Earth’s climate might look like in the future is the ability to draw on accurate temperature records of the past.
Corona-induced CO2 Emission Reductions Are Not Yet Detectable in the Atmosphere
Based on current data measured in the energy, industry, and mobility sectors, restrictions of social life during the corona pandemic can be predicted to lead to a reduction of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions by up to eight percent in 2020.
