Global warming can result in the spread of peatland vegetation in the Arctic.
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More Difficult Than Expected for Glaciers to Recover From Climate Warming
Ice shelves are floating extensions of glaciers. If Greenland’s second largest ice shelf breaks up, it may not recover unless Earth’s future climate cools considerably.
European Farmland Could Be Biggest Global Reservoir of Microplastics, Study Suggests
Farmlands across Europe are potentially the biggest global reservoir of microplastics due to the high concentrations found in fertilisers derived from sewage sludge, new research has shown.
Salt Scourge: The Dual Threat of Warming and Rising Salinity
As rising seas increase saltwater intrusion and soaring temperatures cause greater evaporation, scientists say that the mounting levels of salt in waters and in soils pose a major climate-related danger and could become a leading cause of climate migration globally.
Wild Fluctuations in Sierra Snow
The California mountain range alternated between extreme precipitation and none at all this winter.
Confirmed: Atmospheric Helium Levels Are Rising
A by-product released by use of fossil fuels has been increasing since 1974