Mitigation pathways exploring end-of-century temperature targets often entail temperature overshoot, that is the extent to which temperature is allowed to temporarily exceed a given target.
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New Center of Excellence Aims to Provide Alternatives to Synthetic Nitrogen Fertilizer
Synthetic nitrogen fertilizer is a major contributor to climate change and environmental pollution.
Namib Sand Sea
The Namib Desert in southwestern Africa is considered the oldest desert on Earth. It also gives rise to some of the planet’s tallest dunes.
Improving Climate Projections in the Polar Regions
The Polar Regions play a crucial role in balancing global climate – with the poles heating up much faster than the rest of the world.
Sediment Swirls Off the Yucatán
Sixty-six million years ago, an asteroid or comet about 10 miles (14 kilometers) wide smashed into Earth. It struck what is now Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, which was then lying at the bottom of a shallow sea.
Nissan to Spend $18 Billion Developing a Cheaper, More Powerful EV Battery
Over the next five years, Nissan Motor Company will put 2 trillion yen ($17.6 billion) toward developing a cheaper, more powerful battery to serve its expanded lineup of electric vehicles, the company announced Monday.


