In recent years — and 2020 is no exception — parts of the Pacific Northwest that are typically too wet to burn are experiencing more frequent, severe and larger wildfires due to changes in climate.
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One of the World’s Driest Deserts Is the Focus of a New Study on Our Changing Climate
Carbon, one of the main building blocks for all life on Earth, cycles among living organisms and the environment.
Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution
Barely a week goes by without another headline about the rising tide of plastic in the ocean.
Stanford Researchers Identify ‘Landfalling Droughts’ That Originate Over Ocean
Meteorologists track hurricanes over the oceans, forecasting where and when landfall might occur so residents can prepare for disaster before it strikes.
No Ape Jape: Gibbons Need Protection From COVID-19 Too
Experts studying how tourism affects wild gibbons say visitors should wear PPE masks and have health checks before visiting them.
Air Pollution Leads to Increase in Electricity Usage, Study Suggests
High levels of air pollution are forcing people inside to consume more electricity, subsequently causing even greater environmental problems by increasing greenhouse gas emissions.


