Deadly severe wildfires in California have scientists scrutinizing the underlying factors that could influence future extreme events.
A Long View of California’s Climate
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Scientists Track Deep History of Planets' Motions, and Effects on Earth's Climate
Scientists have long posited that periodic swings in Earth’s climate are driven by cyclic changes in the distribution of sunlight reaching our surface.
UW Research Provides Insight on Survivability of Rare Wyoming Plant
A rare plant found only at two sites in central Wyoming has persisted, in part, because it can recover from relatively low densities and grows at different rates within each location, according to new research led by a University of Wyoming scientist.
Wildfire Risk in California No Longer Coupled to Winter Precipitation
Wet winters no longer predict possible relief from severe wildfires for California, according to a new study from an international team that includes a University of Arizona scientist.
Dying Trees in Cities? Blame It on the Concrete
A North Carolina State University study examining urbanization, scale-insect abundance and latitudinal warming on tree health in the Southeast captured a few surprising results.
Air Pollution from India’s Stubble Burning Leads to USD 35 Billion Economic Losses, Poses Significant Health Risk
Living in districts with air pollution from intense crop residue burning (CRB) is a leading risk factor for acute respiratory infection (ARI), especially among children less than five years, in northern India.
