The Pacific Ocean covers a third of the planet’s surface, so it’s no surprise that when its vast expanse along the Equator gets stuck in either a warm El Niño or cool La Niña phase, that has globe-spanning consequences.
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Rural Areas Will Bear the Brunt of U.S. Sea-Level Rise
It’s hotly debated whether coastal wetlands can survive sea-level rise by migrating inland.
Oregon State University Research Clarifies Hazards Posed by Harmful Algal Blooms
Among the 10 bodies of water in the research, toxigenic Dolichospermum cyanobacteria caused blooms in four of them
OU Research Finds That a Warming Climate Decreases Microbial Diversity
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma have found that the warming climate is decreasing microbial diversity, which is essential for soil health.
Right Whales’ Survival Rates Plummet After Severe Injury from Fishing Gear
Most North Atlantic right whales that are severely injured in fishing gear entanglements die within three years, a study by the New England Aquarium and Duke University finds.
Stanford Researcher Discusses Climate Change and Air Pollution Impacts on Children’s Health
Children are more likely than adults to suffer health impacts due to environmental impacts.