Extreme weather such as prolonged drought and heavy rainfall is becoming more and more common as the global average temperature rises – and it will only get worse in the coming decades.
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Museum Collections Indicate Bees Increasingly Stressed by Changes in Climate
An analysis of bumblebee wings from a network of UK museums shows signs of stress linked to increasingly hotter and wetter conditions.
Report Highlights Technology Advancement and Value of Wind Energy
Wind energy continues to see strong growth, solid performance, and attractive prices in the U.S., according to a report released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and prepared by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab).
As Oceans Warm, Snapping Shrimp Sound a Warning
In a warming ocean, snapping shrimp might be the acoustic canary in the coal mine.
A Warming Planet Could Mess With Our Sleep – and Make Us More Vulnerable to Infectious Disease
It’s a scene that will be familiar for many after yet another scorching summer: You’re lying awake during a warm night, bedsheets kicked aside, an overmatched ceiling fan providing little respite as you struggle to get a good night’s sleep.
Wildfire Experts Provide Guidance for New Research Directions
As wildfires cause increasing devastation worldwide, dozens of fire experts across the nation are joining together in calling for a more strategic and interdisciplinary approach to pursuing wildfire research and protecting vulnerable communities.


