Streams are abruptly acidifying and turning orange or milky-white across vast regions of North America’s northwest.
Analysis: Rapidly Thawing Permafrost is Acidifying Streams Across North America
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Burning Soil and Peat Drove Most Emissions in Canada’s Record 2023 Wildfire Season
Most of the carbon released during Canada’s record-breaking 2023 wildfire season came from burning soil and peat, rather than trees, according to new research from McMaster University.
Hidden Risks in AI Data Centres Spark New Battery Safety Research
As artificial intelligence (AI) drives a global surge in data centres in Canada and around the world, a less visible but increasingly urgent challenge is growing alongside it.
Controlled Burns Have Saved Thousands of Giant Sequoias
The use of small, controlled burns to clear out flammable underbrush has saved thousands of giant sequoias from devastating wildfires, new research finds.
Predicting Where Wildfire Smoke Will Go Next
In recent summers, wildfire smoke has been inescapable across Wisconsin, drifting south from Canada and leading to long stretches of poor air quality.
Research Reveals How a Changing Climate Reshapes Cooling Efficiency and Energy Demand
New research led by University of Hawai‘i (UH) at Mānoa atmospheric scientists found that the century-old yardstick used across many industries to estimate air-conditioning and refrigeration energy demand — called cooling degree days — is missing something fundamental.
