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Pioneering Study Shows Climate Played Crucial Role in Changing Location of Ancient Coral Reefs
The new study, published in Nature Communications, demonstrates how changes in temperature and plate tectonics, where the positions of Earth’s continents were in very different positions than today, have determined the distribution of corals through the ages.
Spotting the Rise of Swine Lagoons
Researchers used satellite images to chronicle the historical expansion of eastern North Carolina’s swine farming industry.
Pollen and Heat: A Looming Challenge for Global Agriculture
Last June, Aaron Flansburg felt the temperature spike and knew what that meant for his canola crop.
How Much Spring Nitrogen to Apply? Pre-Planting Weather May Provide a Clue
Researchers note that modeling results could be used to improve nitrogen rate calculators currently in use.
Sustainable Irrigation Can Feed Billions, Make Agriculture Resilient to Climate Change
As climate change shifts precipitation patterns, irrigation can be a powerful tool for increasing the world’s food supply—feeding more than a billion additional people without converting natural spaces into farmland, according to a new study by Carnegie’s Lorenzo Rosa published in Environmental Research Letters.