Researchers call for alternative approaches to mining marine minerals from the deep seafloor.
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For Some Urban Areas, Warming Climate is Only Half the Threat
A new F&ES study projects that urban expansion will cause the average summer temperature in these areas to increase about 0.5 to 0.6 degrees C by midcentury — but up to 3 degrees C in some locations.
LCMAP Offers Insight on Dynamic Wetlands
Wetlands are dynamic in nature, growing and shrinking within and between years in ways far less predictable than croplands, forests, or established urban areas.
Global Climate Change Concerns for Africa’s Lake Victoria
UH researcher develops model to project lake levels in world’s largest tropical lake.
New Moon-Seeking Sensor Aims to Improve Earth Observations
A new instrument with its eye on the Moon is taking off aboard a high-altitude NASA plane to measure the Moon’s brightness and eventually help Earth observing sensors make more accurate measurements.
Researchers Design Forecast System for Droughts During a Season
Researchers have laid the basements for a forecast system to foresee the drought impacts a few months ahead.