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Research Shows Wildfire Smoke May Linger in Homes Long After Initial Blaze

Newly published research on indoor air quality from Colorado State University shows wildfire smoke may linger in homes long after the initial blaze has been put out or winds have shifted.

Second Report on the Status of Global Water Resources Published

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently presented its second report on the status of global water resources.

Scientists Use Drones to Land Sensors onto Glaciers Threatened by Climate Change

Scientist have unveiled a new climate change-monitoring sensor which can be airlifted onto icy glaciers using drones to measure the impact of global warming.

Stressful Summer for Coral Reefs

For several months in 2023, global sea surface temperatures reached record-high levels, fueled by decades of human-caused climate warming and a recent boost from the natural climate phenomenon El Niño.

Climate is Increasing Risk of High Toxin Concentrations in Northern U.S. Lakes

As climate change warms the Earth, higher-latitude regions will be at greater risk for toxins produced by algal blooms, according to new research led by Carnegie’s Anna Michalak, Julian Merder, and Gang Zhao.