Researchers from the IIASA Energy, Climate, and Environment Program found that agricultural efforts in downstream countries in Central Asia, traditionally hampered by a lack of water for irrigation during the summer growing season, would be significantly boosted with a “dual water and energy storage scheme”, which also paves the way for high shares of renewable energy generation in the region.
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New Portal Improves Forecasts of Devastating Storms in West Africa
An online portal developed by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) will enable forecasters in West Africa to provide communities with earlier and more reliable warnings about large storms.
Carbon, Climate Change and Ocean Anoxia in an Ancient Icehouse World
A new study describes a period of rapid global climate change in an ice-capped world much like the present — but 304 million years ago.
Researchers Home in on Thera Volcano Eruption Date
Tree-ring, ice core and volcano experts teamed up to identify one of the most climatically impactful volcanic eruptions in 4,000 years – Aniakchak II.
Precipitation Helped Drive Distribution of Alaska Dinosaurs
Precipitation more than temperature influenced the distribution of herbivorous dinosaurs in what is now Alaska, according to new research published this month.
Scientists Map Living Corals for First Time Before, After Marine Heat Wave
As the world sees rising ocean temperatures, it will also see more cases of coral bleaching.


