Trees are feasting on decades of carbon dioxide emissions and growing bigger as a result, according to a new study of U.S. forests.
As Carbon Dioxide Grows More Abundant, Trees Are Growing Bigger, Study Finds
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Tropical Soils 'Highly Sensitive' to Global Warming
Global warming is likely to cause a decline in the number of species of microbes that live in tropical soils - and that could threaten the biodiversity of rainforests and increase carbon emissions.
Coffee Drinking Is Associated With Increased Longevity
Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day is linked with a longer lifespan and lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with avoiding coffee, according to research published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the ESC.
Are Extreme Heat Waves Happening More Than Expected? UCLA Research Says Not Yet
When the 2021 Pacific Northwest heat wave peaked at 121 degrees Fahrenheit, it buckled roads, melted power lines, killed hundreds and led to a devastating wildfire. Climate scientists were shocked to see heat so severe.
Rising Global Temperatures Point To Widespread Drought
More frequent and longer-lasting droughts caused by rising global temperatures pose significant risks to people and ecosystems around the world – according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Scientists Warn of Worsening Heart Disease as Global Warming Sees Temperatures Soar
A nationwide study in France has reported that during the 2019 heatwave, hot temperatures were closely linked with weight loss in heart failure patients, indicating worsening of their condition.
