Widespread tree scorch in the Pacific Northwest that became visible shortly after multiple days of record-setting, triple-digit temperatures in June 2021 was more attributable to heat than to drought conditions, Oregon State University researchers say.
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Energy-Efficient Construction Materials Work Better in Colder Climates
The researchers from Lithuania and Cyprus claim that the energy payback period of using phase change materials, new technology in the construction industry, is the shortest in a colder climate.
Forest Management Will Have a Stronger Effect Than Climate Change on the Supply of Ecosystem Services
Forests contribute to human well-being by providing a wide variety of ecosystem services to the society.
Antarctica’s Ocean Brightens Clouds
The teeming life in the Southern Ocean, which encircles Antarctica, contributes to brightening the clouds that form there, according to a study published today in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics.
Glacial Flooding Threatens Millions Globally
An international team of scientists led by Newcastle University has produced the first global assessment of areas at greatest risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods and identified priority areas for mitigation.
The Plants Seeking Refuge Across Our Dynamically Changing Planet
Experts from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) are joining leading scientists from across Europe to provide practical and effective solutions for addressing the global biodiversity crisis.