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Research Highlights Rapid Permafrost Thaw at Point Lay, Alaska

A team of scientists working with local residents has detailed the rapidly accelerating “catastrophic” permafrost thawing and infrastructure damage at the northern Alaska coastal community of Point Lay.

U.S. Faces Rising Death Toll from Wildfire Smoke, Study Finds

Wildfires burning across Canada and the Western United States are spewing smoke over millions of Americans – the latest examples of ashy haze becoming a regular experience, with health impacts far greater than scientists previously estimated.

As Ice Melts, a New Island Emerges in Alaska

The Alsek Glacier in southeastern Alaska once encircled a small rocky mound known as Prow Knob.

A New Way to Produce Ammonia More Efficiently

Ammonia is used in fertilizer and many industrial processes.

Climate Change Could Drastically Reduce Aquifer Recharge in Brazil

The global climate crisis could significantly impact the natural replenishment of Brazilian aquifers, reducing the groundwater supply across the country.