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United States’ Ocean Conservation Efforts Have Major Gaps, Oregon State University Analysis Shows
More than 98% of U.S. waters outside the central Pacific Ocean are not part of a marine protected area, and the ones that are tend toward “lightly” or “minimally” protected from damaging human activity, research led by Oregon State University shows.
Climate Change Will Force Big Shift in Timing, Amount of Snowmelt Across Colorado River Basin
New research predicts that changes in mountain snowmelt will shift peak streamflows to much earlier in the year for the vast Colorado River Basin, altering reservoir management and irrigation across the entire region.
Tropical Trees Are Dying of Dehydration Due to Climate Change
Tropical trees in Australia’s rainforests have been dying at double the previous rate since the 1980s, potentially because of climate change, according to an international study published May 18 in the journal Nature.
Scientists Hone Long-Range Forecasting of U.S. Tornadoes, Hail
Scientists at Northern Illinois University continue to hone extended-range weather forecasting, identifying patterns halfway around the globe that will heighten the probability weeks later for hail- and tornado-producing storms in the United States.
For Wetland Plants, Sea-Level Rise Stamps Out Benefits of Higher CO2
Wetlands across the globe are in danger of drowning from rising seas.