New research from a team led by scientists at Purdue University has found that trees and plants play an important role in the formation of cirrus clouds, a finding that has implications for agriculture, urban development, and climate change modeling.
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Human Biology Registers Two Seasons, Not Four, Study Suggests
A Stanford Medicine study finds that changes in molecular patterns in Californians correspond with two nontraditional “seasons.”
As Atmospheric Carbon Rises, So Do Rivers, Adding to Flooding
When it comes to climate change, relationships are everything. That’s a key takeaway of a new UO study that examines the interaction between plants, atmospheric carbon dioxide and rising water levels in the Mississippi River.
Damage Uncovered on Antarctic Glaciers Reveals Worrying Signs for Sea Level Rise
A new study into the structural damage of two major Antarctic glaciers reveals that ice shelf weakening has rapidly evolved in recent years.
Electric Vehicles Can Fight Climate Change, But They’re Not A Silver Bullet
Today there are more than seven million electric vehicles (EVs) in operation around the world, compared with only about 20,000 a decade ago.
Monitoring Trucks and Trade From Space
Earlier this year, ESA launched a contest asking the general public to submit ideas on how Earth observation data can help mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.


