If the climate continues warming as predicted, spruce beetle outbreaks in the Rocky Mountains could become more frequent, a new multi-year study led by Colorado State University finds.
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Melting of Himalayan Glaciers Has Doubled in Recent Years
A newly comprehensive study shows that melting of Himalayan glaciers caused by rising temperatures has accelerated dramatically since the start of the 21st century.
Climate Change Could Affect Symbiotic Relationships Between Microorganisms and Trees
Some fungi and bacteria live in close association, or symbiosis, with tree roots in forest soil to obtain mutual benefits.
US Beekeepers Lost over 40% of Colonies Last Year, Highest Winter Losses Ever Recorded
Beekeepers across the United States lost 40.7% of their honey bee colonies from April 2018 to April 2019, according to preliminary results of the latest annual nationwide survey conducted by the University of Maryland-led nonprofit Bee Informed Partnership.
Biochar May Boost Carbon Storage, but Benefits to Germination and Growth Appear Scant
Biochar may not be the miracle soil additive that many farmers and researchers hoped it to be, according to a new University of Illinois study.
EPA Announces Its Replacement of Obama-Era Power Plant Rules
The Trump administration has announced a new rule for power plants that gives states more control over setting limits on greenhouse gas emissions and requires only modest efficiency upgrades at facilities.