According to a new study led by the ICM-CSIC, this could lead to a destabilisation of the global climate system, an intensification of storms in specific areas, and an acceleration of ice melting at the poles.
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Unchecked Global Emissions on Track to Initiate Mass Extinction of Marine Life
As greenhouse gas emissions continue to warm the world’s oceans, marine biodiversity could be on track to plummet within the next few centuries to levels not seen since the extinction of the dinosaurs, according to a recent study in the journal Science by Princeton University researchers.
Bay Area Storms Get Wetter in a Warming World
Study simulates San Francisco's worst storms in future climate conditions, finds up to 37% wetter extreme events
Bird Populations in Eastern Canada Declining Due to Forest ‘Degradation,’ Research Shows
Bird species that live in wooded areas are under stress from human-caused changes to forest composition, according to new research led by Oregon State University that quantifies the effects of forest “degradation” on bird habitat.
Alaska’s Water Crop Is a Natural Resource
Alaska has more water stored in glaciers than anywhere outside of Greenland and Antarctica.
Scientists Call for Cap on Production to End Plastic Pollution
Capping production of new plastics will help cut their release to the environment — and brings other benefits, from boosting the value of plastics to helping tackle climate change.