As climate change continues to trigger the rise in temperature, increase drier conditions and shift precipitation patterns, adapting to new conditions will be critical for the long-term survival of most species.
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Promising Malaria Vaccine Enters Final Stage of Clinical Testing in West Africa
First vaccinations have now begun in Mali in a phase III trial of a malaria vaccine developed at the University of Oxford.
April 2021 Was Fairly Dry and a Bit Warm for Much of the U.S.
It was an unusually quiet month for tornado activity
Widespread Drought in Mexico
Nearly 85 percent of Mexico is experiencing drought, and water sources are dwindling.
The New U.S. Climate Normals Are Here. What Do They Tell Us About Climate Change?
Every 10 years, NOAA releases an analysis of U.S. weather of the past three decades that calculates average values for temperature, rainfall and other conditions.
Dust Storms and Valley Fever in the American West
Dust in the air in Arizona and other southwestern states is not just a concern for air quality – it can also carry the fungus which causes Valley fever, an infectious and potentially severe disease.