Measurements of London’s atmosphere show the city is releasing more of the potent greenhouse gas methane, primarily from natural gas leaks.
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Tall Trees in the Amazon Can Suffer From Warmer Temperatures
Central Amazonia’s tall trees are impacted by periods of high maximum temperatures and then shed their leaves and branches.
It’s Not Just Climate: Are We Ignoring Other Causes of Disasters?
One balmy summer evening in mid-July last year, the tiny river Kyll flowing out of the Eifel Mountains in Germany turned from its normal placid flow into a raging torrent that engulfed several riverside towns in its path.
Hotter, Drier Nights Mean More Runaway Fires
Nighttime fires have become more intense in recent decades, as hot, dry nights are more commonplace, according to a new CIRES Earth Lab-led study.
Sediment Cores From Ocean Floor Could Contain 23-Million-Year-Old Climate Change Clues
Sediment cores taken from the Southern Ocean dating back 23 million years are providing insight into how ancient methane escaping from the seafloor could have led to regional or global climate and environmental changes, according to a study from two Texas A&M University researchers.
America’s New War on Wolves and Why It Must Be Stopped
America’s tradition of persecuting wolves has resumed. And although it’s mostly happening on federal land, the Biden administration appears singularly unmoved and unconcerned.


