A new University of Maryland-led study by an international team of scientists paints a vivid image of how forests developed over centuries and contribute to Earth’s carbon balance—a crucial component to maintaining a steady global climate.
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Coastal Marsh Migration May Further Fuel Climate Change
As rising sea levels cause marshes to move inland in six mid-Atlantic states, the coastal zone will not continue to serve as a carbon sink but release more carbon into the atmosphere, a new modeling study led by researchers at Duke University finds.
NOAA’s JPSS-2 Satellite Completes Critical Testing Milestone
NOAA’s JPSS-2 satellite has cleared a critical testing milestone, bringing it a step closer to launch.
Reducing Air Pollution Can Support Healthy Brain Development: Study
A new study finds that having a portable air cleaner in the home can reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on brain development in children.
The Living City: Weaving Nature Back Into the Urban Fabric
As climate change intensifies, cities will be on the front line, suffering from increased flooding and life-threatening heat waves.
Projected Increase in Space Travel May Damage Ozone Layer
Projected growth in rocket launches for space tourism, moon landings, and perhaps travel to Mars has many dreaming of a new era of space exploration.