Trees and insects may play a significant role in the emission of methane – a potent greenhouse gas – and improving our understanding of exactly how this happens could help in targeting more effective ways to fight global warming.
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UW Researcher Studies Near-Surface Wind Effects on Landscape Evolution
The accurate characterization of near-surface winds is critical to understanding past and modern climate.
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Drinking Water Under Threat: Water Contamination Risks This Bushfire Season
Maintaining drinking water quality is a major challenge for water managers during and after bushfires.
Kangaroo Island Shows Burn Scars On One Third of the Land Mass
NASA's Terra satellite provided before and after imagery that showed the extent of the fires that have been ravaging Australia's Kangaroo Island. Kangaroo Island lies off the mainland of South Australia, southwest of Adelaide.
NOAA Launches Major Field Campaign to Improve Weather and Climate Prediction
Campaign will advance understanding of ocean-atmosphere interaction.