The recovery of the fisher, a charismatic, long-tailed forest carnivore, will likely be hindered by the increasing frequency and intensity of future wildfires, new research by Oregon State University indicates.
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2021 Rated One of the Hottest Years Ever as CO2 Levels Hit Record High
2021 was the fifth-hottest year on record and close to 1.2 degrees C (2.1 degrees F) warmer than the preindustrial average, according to an analysis from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Ohio Study Finds Recent Growth and Sudden Declines in Antarctic Sea Ice to Be Unique Changes Since Early 20th Century
A study led by Ohio University researchers shows that the increase of sea ice surrounding Antarctica since 1979 is a unique feature of Antarctic climate since 1905 — an observation that paints a dramatic first-ever picture for weather and climate implications on the world’s southernmost continent.
Understanding Air Pollution From Space
Arlene Fiore uses satellite data paired with ground observations to refine our understanding of ozone smog and interactions with meteorology and climate.
Detailed Footage Finally Reveals What Triggers Lightning
The first detailed observations of lightning's emergence inside a cloud have exposed how electric fields grow strong enough to let bolts fly.
New Bacteria in UK Waters as Temperatures Rise
Rising temperatures are causing a "growing diversity" of Vibrio bacteria in the sea around the UK, new research shows.