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Expert: Weather Extremes Influence the Rise and Fall of Insect Populations

Insect populations are widely influenced by weather anomalies, with decreasing numbers observed during unfavorable conditions and a spike in normal periods, according to a new study.

Lancaster University to Open First Prediction Market for Atlantic Hurricanes

Researchers at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) are on a quest to bring together experts to predict hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean.

Controlled Burns Help Prevent Wildfires. Climate Change Is Limiting Their Use

Warming means fewer overall days when prescribed fires can be safely lit, UCLA-led study shows.

The Oceans Are Getting Greener, Remote Sensing Reveals

Satellite images have confirmed that the world’s oceans have become slightly greener. Scientists suspect climate change is the reason.

Drier Savannas, Grasslands Store More Climate-Buffering Carbon Than Previously Believed

Savannas and grasslands in drier climates around the world store more heat-trapping carbon than scientists thought they did and are helping to slow the rate of climate warming, according to a new study.