Researchers from Tohoku University have discovered a new petit-spot volcano at the oldest section of the Pacific Plate.
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Damaging Rains From Hurricanes Can Be More Intense After Winds Subside
Analyzing decades of records, the researchers discovered that the accompanying rainfall tended to be more severe after a hurricane had abated to the category of a tropical storm.
How to Improve Water Quality in Europe
Policy briefs provide decision-makers with recommendations for action.
Within Sight of New York City, an Old-Growth Forest Faces Storms and Sea Level Rise
Many East Coast woodlands along the East Coast are gradually turning to ghost forests, as saltwater rises up to 5 millimeters a year in some places, killing tree roots.
Cooling Role of Particulate Matter on Warming Earth Stronger Than Thought
The relationship between aerosols (particulate matter) and their cooling effect on the Earth due to the formation of clouds is more than twice as strong as was previously thought.
Global Carbon Emissions Growth Slows, but Hits Record High
Coal use is down dramatically in the United States and the European Union, and renewable energy is gaining traction. But rising natural gas and oil use in 2019 increased the world’s carbon dioxide emissions modestly for a third straight year.