Intense heat in the southwestern United States broke records last summer partly because it hit in tandem with an unusually severe drought, a new Johns Hopkins study shows.
Simultaneous Extreme Weather Created Dangerous Conditions in U.S.
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Marine biologists have found that black sea urchins in the Mediterranean Sea are remarkably tolerant of warm, acidic water.
New Research Suggests Heat Waves Could Lead to Avian Population Decline
Understanding how birds respond to climate change is a critical area of research that Elizabeth Derryberry, associate professor in the UT Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and her colleagues are racing to understand, including the increased prevalence and intensity of heat waves.
Natural Gas Used in Homes Contains Hazardous Air Pollutants
Every day, millions of Americans rely on natural gas to power appliances such as kitchen stoves, furnaces, and water heaters, but until now very little data existed on the chemical makeup of the gas once it reaches consumers.
Innovative Rainwater Harvesting Systems Keep University of Guelph Arboretum Green
Conserving city groundwater while nurturing plants and gardens at the University of Guelph Arboretum is the dual purpose of a rainwater harvesting system upgraded this month at a campus greenhouse.
Top Predators Could ‘Trap’ Themselves Trying to Adapt to Climate Change, Study Shows
As climate change alters environments across the globe, scientists have discovered that in response, many species are shifting the timing of major life events, such as reproduction.
