The North American southwest has been suffering through weather extremes in recent years ranging from searing heatwaves and scorching wildfires to monsoon rainfalls that cause flash floods and mudslides.
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Planting and Management of Improved Grass in Tropical Savannas Can Increase Soil Carbon by 15 Percent, New Paper Finds
Scientists in Colombia show that well managed pasture can store more soil carbon while reducing nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions to offset the climate impact of livestock.
Study Uncovers Widespread and Ongoing Clearcutting of Swedish Old Forests
Almost one fourth of Sweden’s last unprotected old-growth forest was logged between 2003 and 2019.
High Power, High Potential
U of A laser experts join global network increasing access to technology that could revolutionize everything from space physics and nano-scale manufacturing to clean energy and cancer treatment.
Earth-Sun Distance Dramatically Alters Seasons in Equatorial Pacific in a 22,000-Year Cycle
Weather and climate modelers understand pretty well how seasonal winds and ocean currents affect El Niño patterns in the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, impacting weather across the United States and sometimes worldwide.
A River Runs Beneath It: New Study Discovers a 460-Km River Under the Antarctica Ice Sheet
The discovery of a 460 km river under the Antarctica ice sheet could be the missing link to climate models.


