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Using AI to Link Heat Waves to Global Warming
Researchers at Stanford and Colorado State University have developed a rapid, low-cost approach for studying how individual extreme weather events have been affected by global warming.
UCF Researcher Develops Lotus-inspired Tech to Convert CO2 to Fuels, Chemicals
In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of carbon dioxide emissions, a UCF researcher has developed a new technology that captures carbon dioxide and outputs useful fuels and chemicals.
UC Irvine Team Says Urban Street Networks, Building Density Shape Severity of Floods
Cities around the globe are experiencing increased flooding due to the compounding effects of stronger storms in a warming climate and urban growth.
Millions of Years for Plants to Recover from Global Warming
Catastrophic volcanic eruptions that warmed the planet millions of years ago shed new light on how plants evolve and regulate climate.
Less Severe Forest Fires Can Reduce Intensity of Future Blazes
Not all forest fires have devastating effects.