Many climate models focus on scenarios decades into the future, making their outcomes seem unreliable and problematic for decision-making in the immediate future.
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Post-Wildfire Landslides Becoming More Frequent in Southern California
Southern California can now expect to see post-wildfire landslides occurring almost every year, with major events expected roughly every ten years, a new study finds.
Smaller Plates Help Reduce Food Waste in Campus Dining Halls
Food waste is a major problem in the U.S., and young adults are among the worst culprits.
Getting Ahead of Climate Change
As climate change increases the occurrence of catastrophic natural disasters around the world, international organizations are looking for ways to reduce the risk of such disasters.
On U.S. East Coast, Has Offshore Wind’s Moment Finally Arrived?
About 60 miles east of New York’s Montauk Point, a 128,000-acre expanse of the Atlantic Ocean is expected to produce enough electricity to power around 850,000 homes when it’s populated with wind turbines and connected to the onshore grid in the next few years.
Freshwater Outflow From Beaufort Sea Could Alter Global Climate Patterns
The Beaufort Sea, the Arctic Ocean’s largest freshwater reservoir, has increased its freshwater content by 40 percent over the last two decades, putting global climate patterns at risk.