The Amazon rain forest isn’t necessarily a place that many would associate with a drought, yet prolonged dry spells are projected to become more prevalent and severe because of climate change.
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Climate Modeling Shows Significant Shifts In 21st Century Pacific Northwest Coastal Forest Vegetation
A changing climate in the 21st century will significantly alter the coastal forests of the Pacific Northwest, according to modeling by Oregon State University researchers.
New Scale to Characterize Strength and Impacts of Atmospheric River Storms
Similar to scales gauging hurricane, wind, or tornado intensity, could aid flood response and water management, especially in the West.
To Conserve Energy, AI Clears Up Cloudy Forecasts
If the forecast calls for rain, you’ll probably pack an umbrella.
Study Reveals Unsettling Multidrug Antibiotic Resistance in Remote Arctic Soil Microbes
Team’s findings show the importance of more careful stewardship of antibiotic use and the need for better treatment of wastewater around the world.
Diffusing the Methane Bomb: We Can Still Make A Difference
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