Scientists have found new evidence that melting Arctic permafrost could unleash large sums of mercury, a dangerous toxin.
As Arctic Thaws, New Evidence of Looming ‘Mercury Bomb’
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Rural Migration Links to Land Use, Climate Change Need More Attention, Scientists Say
Climate and other environmental changes sometimes drive people to migrate, especially if the land no longer supports a population’s way of life.
Why Isn’t Colorado’s Snowpack Ending Up in the Colorado River? New Research Suggests the Problem Might be the Lack of Spring Rainfall
The Colorado River and its tributaries provide water for hydropower, irrigation and drinking water in seven U.S. states and Mexico.
New Research Shows Unprecedented Atmospheric Changes During May's Geomagnetic Superstorm
On May 11, a gorgeous aurora surprised stargazers across the southern United States. That same weekend, a tractor guided by GPS missed its mark.
Climate Change Caused Unprecedented Wildfires
Unprecedented wildfires in Canada last year were three times more likely due to climate change and contributed to high levels of CO2 emissions from burning globally, according to the first annual review of its kind.
Galaxies in Dense Environments Tend to be Larger, Settling One Cosmic Question and Raising Others
For decades, scientists have known that some galaxies reside in dense environments with lots of other galaxies nearby.
