An analysis of the fire footprint of the 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires has found logging elevated the risk of high-severity fires.
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Study Illustrates Nuances of Gravitational Pull of Ice Sheets
It is well known that global warming is causing sea levels to rise via two processes: thermal expansion, when water expands because of its increased temperature, and melting of land-based ice, when meltwater flows into the ocean.
U.S. Has Warmed by 2.6 Degrees F Since First Earth Day
The U.S. has warmed by 2.6 degrees F since Earth Day was first celebrated on this date in 1970, though some regions, such as the Southwest, have warmed more than others, according to a new analysis from Climate Central.
Environmental DNA Reveals Secret Reef Inhabitants
An international research team use a global sampling of seawater to reveal which tropical reef fish occur where.
Freshwater Habitats Are Fragile Pockets of Exceptional Biodiversity, Study Finds
Ponds, lakes, rivers and streams cover only a tiny fraction of Earth's surface, yet they are home to a comparatively large number of different species, according to a study led by University of Arizona ecologists.
Study Sets Course for Crucial Research on Himalayan Waters
A new study featuring contributions from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientists has identified 100 pressing research questions on climate change and water resources in the Upper Indus Basin (UIB) that must be answered to protect the communities that live there.