Scientists aim to understand what happened during permafrost thawing periods in the past and predict how present-day global warming may affect permafrost and what this could lead to.
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Europe Warming Faster Than Expected Due to Climate Change
Climate change is increasing the number of days of extreme heat and decreasing the number of days of extreme cold in Europe, posing a risk for residents in the coming decades, according to a new study.
Climate Change Altering the Southern Ocean’s Ability to Absorb Carbon Dioxide
Long-term measurements reveal links between climate change and ocean carbon dynamics.
Climate Change is Altering Winter Precipitation Across the Northern Hemisphere
New research distinguishes between natural variability and influence of greenhouse gases.
Land-Use Program Fosters White-Tailed Deer Populations in United States
A land-use program piloted in the United States is having a long-term positive impact on populations of white-tailed deer, according to new research by University of Alberta biologists.
NASA Data Strengthens U.S. Air Quality Warnings
Daily U.S. air quality forecasts for particulate matter could potentially be more accurate as the result of incorporating NASA’s Earth-observing satellite data, according to a recent study.