Glaciers in tropical mountain ranges are experiencing similar impact from the drivers of climate change as those in the polar regions of Antarctica and the Northern Hemisphere, according to a study published today in Nature.
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Frequent Occurrence of Climate Extremes in the Three Gorges Region in 2021
As a key project for the governance and protection of the Yangtze River, the Three Gorges Hydropower Complex Project is the world’s largest water conservancy and hydropower project, providing numerous benefits.
New Model Shows Earth’s Deep Mantle Was Drier From the Start
Earth’s mantle is the thick layer of silicate rock between Earth’s crust and its molten core, making up about 84% of our planet’s volume.
Researchers Warn About the Climate Change Effects on Fisheries and Agriculture in Tropical Coastal Communities
A new study recently published in the journal Nature Communications has warned of the effects of climate change on fishing and agriculture in tropical coastal communities, which are highly dependent on these economic activities to sustain their economies.
Plankton Will Store More Carbon as Earth’s Climate Warms – But Storage Beyond End of Century Uncertain
The amount of carbon stored by microscopic plankton will increase in the coming century, predict researchers at the University of Bristol and the National Oceanography Centre (NOC).
Illinois Project Takes on Quantitative Disease Resistance in Corn
Like the virus that causes COVID-19, pathogens that attack crops change constantly to evade host immunity, or disease resistance in plant parlance.