As important as emissions of the greenhouse gas methane are in the climate conversation, factoring prominently in the recent COP26 conference in Glasgow, researchers have painfully little long-term data on emissions from wells and other oil and gas infrastructure.
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Armadillos Advance Northward As Temperatures Rise
In the United States, armadillos were historically confined to Texas and the Deep South, but in recent years the hard-shelled mammals have been pushing north.
Carbon Dioxide Cold Traps on the Moon Are Confirmed for the First Time
After decades of uncertainty, researchers have confirmed the existence of lunar carbon dioxide cold traps that could potentially contain solid carbon dioxide.
Evaluation of Meadow Ecosystem Biomass Contributes to Understanding the Potential of Carbon Sequestration
Assessing the functional structure of plant communities and their productivity helps to determine the contribution of biological diversity and primary productivity to ecosystem services, the most significant of which are provisioning and regulating services.
RRS Sir David Attenborough Makes Maiden Voyage to Antarctica
Britain’s new polar research ship, the RRS Sir David Attenborough, departs the UK this week for its maiden voyage to Antarctica.
Climate and Agriculture in the Mediterranean: Less Water Resource, More Irrigation Demand
Worsening climate conditions are expected to threaten water supplies in the Mediterranean region and its agricultural systems, which rely extensively on irrigation.