When it comes to greenhouse gases, methane is one the biggest contributors.
New Study Sheds Light on How Much Methane is Produced from Arctic Lakes and Wetlands
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More Than 44,000 Species Now Threatened With Extinction
In its latest accounting, the International Union for Conservation of Nature finds that more than 44,000 species worldwide are threatened with extinction.
“Energy Droughts” in Wind and Solar Can Last Nearly a Week, Research Shows
Solar and wind power may be free, renewable fuels, but they also depend on natural processes that humans cannot control.
November Wrapped up 6th-Warmest Autumn on Record for U.S.
Last month wrapped up a remarkably warm meteorological autumn across the U.S., with the season ranking as the sixth-warmest autumn on record for the nation, according to scientists from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).
Rail Industry Urged to Consider Safety Risks of Space Weather
Train accidents could be caused by solar storms switching signalling from red to green according to new research examining the impact of space weather.
Study: Extreme Rainfall Increases Ag Nutrient Runoff, Conservation Strategies Can Help
Nutrient runoff from agricultural production is a significant source of water pollution in the U.S., and climate change that produces extreme weather events is likely to exacerbate the problem.
