When you walk through a forest, you are surrounded by carbon. Every branch and every leaf, every inch of trunk and every tendril of unseen root contains carbon pulled from the atmosphere through photosynthesis.
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New Instrument to Track Air Pollution Hourly, Shed Light on Disparities
NASA is preparing for the launch of an instrument that will provide new insight into air quality in North America, observing air pollution from space more frequently and in greater detail than previous space-based instruments.
Warming Arctic Draws Marine Predators Northwards
Marine predators have expanded their ranges into the Arctic waters over the last twenty years, driven by climate change and associated increases in productivity.
The Unexpected Contribution of Medieval Monks to Volcanology
By observing the night sky, medieval monks unwittingly recorded some of history’s largest volcanic eruptions.
Discovery Could Hold the Key to Healthy Aging During Global Warming
Researchers have long known that many animals live longer in colder climates than in warmer climates.
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology Researchers Correlate Arctic Warming to Extreme Winter Weather in Midlatitude and Its Future
A warmer Arctic has been linked to extreme winter weather in the midlatitude regions.