Wetland plants have a high tolerance against flooding due to the formation of "lysigenous aerenchyma," air channels that help transfer gases to the submerged roots.
Underwater ‘Breathing’ Plants Could Be Key to Stress-Resistant Crops
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US Household Air Conditioning Use Could Exceed Electric Capacity in Next Decade Due to Climate Change
Climate change will drive an increase in summer air conditioning use in the United States likely to cause prolonged blackouts during peak summer heat if states do not expand capacity or improve efficiency, according to a new study of household-level demand.
A Human Fingerprint on the Pantanal Inferno
Heat and drought exacerbated fire season in 2020, but cattle grazing and other human activities also primed the region to burn.
Short Circuit for Big Impact
University of Delaware engineers have demonstrated a way to effectively capture 99% of carbon dioxide from air using a novel electrochemical system powered by hydrogen.
Ripple Effect: What the Tonga Eruption Could Mean for Tsunami Research
Scientists study never-before-seen waves measured as far as the Caribbean
Massive Methane Emissions by Oil and Gas Industry Detected From Space
An international study involving CNRS and CEA researchers and the company Kayrros has uncovered hundreds of major methane releases linked to global oil and gas extraction activities.
