New research is informing how, when and where prescribed burns may be used to mitigate bushfire threats while maintaining our biodiversity.
How We're Preparing for Our Fiery Future
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Climate Change Will Lead to Abrupt Shifts in Dryland Ecosystems, UA Study Warns
Published in the prestigious journal Science, the study shows how increases in aridity can alter the capacity of these ecosystems to sustain life, also limiting the provision of essential ecosystem services to more than 2 billion people living in those areas.
The Antarctica Factor: Model Uncertainties Reveal Upcoming Sea-Level Risk
Sea-level rise due to ice loss in Antarctica could become a major risk for coastal protection even in the near term, scientists say.
‘Maine’s Climate Future’ Documents Progression of Accelerating Change and Its Effects
Nearly every climate-related parameter measured in Maine is accelerating, according to “Maine’s Climate Future — 2020 Update,” the latest report from the University of Maine.
Bolivian Highland Heart
For Valentine’s Day, we bring you this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image capturing a beautiful heart-shaped geographical formation in the dramatic landscape of the southern highlands of Bolivia.
California Agricultural Employers, Workers Approach Smoke Concerns Differently
UC Davis examines health and safety awareness around mounting threat.
