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New Rivers in the North? Scientists Identify How the Dissection of Arctic Landscapes is Changing With Accelerating Climate Change

New research co-led by Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia shows that amplified global warming in the Canadian High Arctic drove a profound shift in the structure of a river network carved into a permafrost landscape in only 60 years.

To Cut Global Emissions, Replace Meat and Milk with Plant-Based Alternatives

Replacing 50% of meat and milk products with plant-based alternatives by 2050 can reduce agriculture and land use related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 31% and halt the degradation of forest and natural land, according to new research.

Climate Change Hurting Water Quality in Rivers Worldwide, Study Finds

Bouts of intense drought and rainfall are hurting water quality in rivers around the globe, according to a sprawling new analysis.

Fewer but More Intense Storms Predicted Over the Ganges and Mekong

Climate experts project a decline in the frequency of future tropical storms but an increase in their strength across the Ganges and Mekong basins, allowing for better future planning.

Atmospheric Scientists Reveal Much of Houston’s Ozone Exceedance Due to Air Flows From the North

University of Houston atmospheric science researchers have found that while local emissions play a role in the rise of ozone levels in Houston, most of the pollutants can be carried in from other regions across the country, leading to excess ozone pollution.