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Lake Sediment Records Reveal Unprecedented Nature of Recent Floods in NW England
A new study of UK lake sediment records stretching back over several centuries has found that the floods that hit Northern England in 2009 and 2015 (‘Storm Desmond’) were the largest in 600 years, pointing to the impact of climate changes on the frequency and magnitude of these extreme events.
Tropical Pacific Variability Key for Successful Climate Forecasts
Our planet is warming up. This is documented consistently by all measurements that are carried out worldwide.
Why Lack of Sleep Is Bad for Your Heart
In recent years, numerous studies have shown that people who don’t get enough sleep are at greater risk of stroke and heart attack.
New Lidar Instruments Peer Skyward for Clues on Weather and Climate
Researchers have developed a set of diode-based lidar instruments that could help fill important gaps in meteorological observations and fuel a leap in understanding, modeling and predicting weather and climate.
Improved Air Quality Leads to Fewer L.A.-Area Kids Developing Asthma
Improved air quality in the Los Angeles region is linked to roughly 20 percent fewer new asthma cases in children, according to a USC study that tracked Southern California children over a 20-year period.
