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Growing Nitrogen Footprint Threatens Our Air, Water and Climate
Scientists are concerned that the growth of commercial-scale agriculture on farms in tropical regions is increasing the global nitrogen footprint.
World-First System Forecasts Warming of Lakes Globally
A groundbreaking study will enable scientists to better predict future warming of the world’s lakes due to climate change, and the potential threat to cold-water species such as salmon and trout.
More Accurate Climate Change Model Reveals Bleaker Outlook on Electricity, Water Use
By 2030, global warming alone could push Chicago to generate 12% more electricity per person each month of the summer.
UCF Study: Sea Level Rise Impacts to Canaveral Sea Turtle Nests Will Be Substantial
Sea level rise and hurricanes are a threat to sea turtle nesting habitat along national seashores in the Southeast, but a new study predicts the greatest impact to turtles will be at Canaveral National Seashore.
Damaging Impacts of Warming Moderated by Migration of Rainfed Crops
Many studies seek to estimate the adverse effects of climate change on crops, but most research assumes that the geographic distribution of crops will remain unchanged in the future.