When rains fell on the arid Atacama Desert, it was reasonable to expect floral blooms to follow. Instead, the water brought death.
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First Tally of U.S.-Russia Polar Bears Finds a Healthy Population
Not all polar bears are in the same dire situation due to retreating sea ice, at least not right now.
Tropical Trees in the Andes are Moving Up — Toward Extinction
An international study led by University of Miami tropical biologists reveals that tropical trees are migrating upslope to escape climate change, but not fast enough.
Competition for Shrinking Groundwater
The U.S. has less fresh groundwater than previously thought, according to research by UC Santa Barbara scientists.
Climate Simulations Project Wetter, Windier Hurricanes
Berkeley Lab computer simulations find climate change making hurricanes more intense.
New Study Reveals Natural Solutions Can Reduce Global Warming
U.S. forests, wetlands and agricultural lands could absorb one-fifth of greenhouse gas pollution — equivalent to emissions from all U.S. vehicles.