As the world continues to warm, many arid regions that already have marginal conditions for agriculture will be increasingly under stress, potentially leading to severe food shortages.
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Longest Known Continuous Record of the Paleozoic Discovered in Yukon Wilderness
Hundreds of millions of years ago, in the middle of what would eventually become Canada’s Yukon Territory, an ocean swirled with armored trilobites, clam-like brachiopods and soft, squishy creatures akin to slugs and squid.
Atmospheric Acidity Impacts Oceanic Ecology
Increased acidity in the atmosphere is disrupting the ecological balance of the oceans, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA).
How Fishing Communities Are Responding to Climate Change
What happens when climate change affects the abundance and distribution of fish?
With Growth of Arctic Shipping, Canada Must Prepare for Major Oil Spills, Study Says
Melting sea ice is spurring a shipping boom in the Northwest Passage, raising the specter of oil spills in the Arctic.
Remotely-Piloted Sailboats Monitor ‘Cold Pools’ in Tropical Environments
Conditions in the tropical ocean affect weather patterns worldwide. The most well-known examples are El Niño or La Niña events, but scientists believe other key elements of the tropical climate remain undiscovered.
