A new global assessment shows that human impacts have greatly reduced plant-fungus symbioses, which play a key role in sequestering carbon in soils. Restoring these ecosystems could be one strategy to slow climate change.
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‘This is a Very Big Problem’: Rising Sea Levels Will Lead to Significant Displacement in Coming Decades
The Maldives, a small country in the Arabian Sea, is at high risk of being made uninhabitable by rising sea levels.
Maps Highlight Michigan Cities, Groups That Will Bear Brunt of Climate Change Effects
Most of the cities in Michigan will be dealing with harsh consequences of climate change, and vulnerable groups who are disproportionately affected by it will continue to do so now and into the future, according to a new University of Michigan study.
Investigation of Oceanic “Black Carbon” Uncovers Mystery in Global Carbon Cycle
New technique unexpectedly finds that black carbon in rivers and oceans differs significantly.
Clouds and Soot: Understanding the Interactions of the Atmosphere and Air Pollution
As soot particles become compact in their journey through the atmosphere, they scatter and absorb light and can affect respiratory tracts.
Historical Earthquake Impact Affected by Seasonal Factors
The season that an earthquake occurs could affect the extent of ground failure and destruction that the event brings, according to a new look at two historical earthquakes that occurred about 100 years ago near Almaty, Kazakhstan.