Stronger efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions should be undertaken to avoid global warming of more than 1.5˚C - without relying on potentially more expensive or risky technologies to remove CO2 from the atmosphere or reduce the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth’s surface.
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How Some Algae May Survive Climate Change
Green algae stole genes from bacteria to survive in harsh environments, study suggests.
Harnessing the sun’s energy in new ways
A small tract of land in the southwest corner of the former Horace Williams Airport property is slated to house the University’s latest renewable energy project, this one powered by the sun.
New Invasive Bryozoan in Alaskan Waters
Local citizen scientists help biologists detect and track Alaska’s marine invaders.
Hairy legs and inflatable abdomens: How female dance flies attract males
When it comes to the mating game, it’s true that size does matter for North American male dance flies, who are most attracted to mates who display the largest inflatable abdominal sacs, says Rosalind Murray, a post-doctoral researcher in biology at the University of Toronto.
Hawai‘i Land Impacted by Sea Level Rise May be Double Previous Estimates
Land area in Hawai‘i is vulnerable to future sea rise, researchers say.