The effects of global climate change already are resulting in the loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level rise, and longer and more intense heat waves, among other threats.
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UMD-led Study Finds Climate Answers in Trees—Particularly Big Ones
A new University of Maryland-led study by an international team of scientists paints a vivid image of how forests developed over centuries and contribute to Earth’s carbon balance—a crucial component to maintaining a steady global climate.
Projected Increase in Space Travel May Damage Ozone Layer
Projected growth in rocket launches for space tourism, moon landings, and perhaps travel to Mars has many dreaming of a new era of space exploration.
Coastal Marsh Migration May Further Fuel Climate Change
As rising sea levels cause marshes to move inland in six mid-Atlantic states, the coastal zone will not continue to serve as a carbon sink but release more carbon into the atmosphere, a new modeling study led by researchers at Duke University finds.
NOAA’s JPSS-2 Satellite Completes Critical Testing Milestone
NOAA’s JPSS-2 satellite has cleared a critical testing milestone, bringing it a step closer to launch.
Reducing Air Pollution Can Support Healthy Brain Development: Study
A new study finds that having a portable air cleaner in the home can reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on brain development in children.


