The waters circling Antarctica absorb more carbon from the atmosphere than they release, serving as a strong carbon sink and an important buffer for greenhouse gas emissions.
Study Confirms Southern Ocean is Absorbing Carbon
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Future Hurricanes Will Roam Over More of the Earth, Study Predicts
While an increase in tropical cyclones is commonly cited as a harbinger of climate change, much remains unclear about how sensitive they are to the planet’s average temperature.
From the Oilfield to the Lab: How a Special Microbe Turns Oil Into Gases
Microorganisms can convert oil into natural gas, i.e. methane.
Inefficient California Ports Cost Farmers Billions
New research estimates port congestion cost CA farmers $2.1 billion in lost exports
Satellite Images of Our Changing Earth in 2021
NASA’s Earth Observatory regularly publishes striking satellite images of our rapidly changing planet, from the massive fires in Greece and California to the historic floods in China and the Netherlands.
"Arctic Bus" Being Readied to Be Tested in the Far North
The first tests will soon be held for the bus, which is being engineered specifically for riding in the Arctic.
