Increasing renewable energy may not reduce the use of fossil fuels in the United States, according to a study by Ryan Thombs, assistant professor of rural sociology in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Clouding the Forecast: Study Reveals Why So Many Climate Models Are Wrong About the Rate of Arctic Warming
The key may lie in wintertime Arctic clouds, as climate models underestimate how much liquid they contain and how much heat they trap, leading to skewed warming predictions.
Native Turtles Return to Yosemite After Removal of Invasive Bullfrogs
Without american bullfrogs, native pond turtles increase at national park.
Streaked Slopes on Mars Probably Not Signs of Water Flow, Study Finds
Researchers analyzed a global database of 500,000 strange streaks that occur on steep Martian slopes, concluding that they’re most likely caused by dry processes rather than liquid flow.
Agri-PV Enjoys Comparatively High Acceptance
Study by the University of Bonn sees great potential for solar cells on grain fields or pastures.
Glaciers Will Take Centuries to Recover Even if Global Warming Is Reversed, Scientists Warn
New research reveals mountain glaciers across the globe will not recover for centuries – even if human intervention cools the planet back to the 1.5°C limit, having exceeded it.