Evidence preserved in glaciers provides continuous climate and vegetation records during major historical events.
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Hungry Caterpillars an Underappreciated Driver of Carbon Emissions
A study led by the University of Cambridge has found that periodic mass outbreaks of leaf-munching caterpillars can improve the water quality of nearby lakes - but may also increase the lakes’ carbon dioxide emissions.
Using Microbes to Make Carbon-Neutral Fuel
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered a new way to train microbes to make a readily usable biofuel.
On Ancient Earth, it Never Rained But it Poured
Today, we are experiencing the dramatic impacts that even a small increase in global temperatures can have on a planet’s climate.
Tidal Stream Power Can Aid Drive for Net-Zero and Generate 11% Of UK’s Electricity Demand
Tidal stream power has the potential to deliver 11% of the UK’s current annual electricity and play a significant role in the government’s drive for net-zero, according to new research.
Autonomous Robotic Rover Helps Scientists with Long-Term Monitoring of Deep-Sea Carbon Cycle and Climate Change
The sheer expanse of the deep sea and the technological challenges of working in an extreme environment make these depths difficult to access and study.