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04-22-2024
Warming climate turns tundra from carbon sink to source
The tundra, a critical carbon sink, is undergoing significant changes due to the warming climate. Traditionally known to store carbon, these vast, cold landscapes are now releasing it, potentially exacerbating climate change. This shift is the focus of a recent comprehensive study that delves into how the warming climate affects carbon dynamics in tundra regions across the globe. Warming effect on tundra sites To explore this phenomenon, a diverse team of 70 scientists from various countries embarked on an ambitious project. They implemented open-top chambers (OTCs) at...
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04-14-2024
Hidden pool of global soil carbon alters climate change models
A recent study has revealed a significant yet often overlooked...
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04-14-2024
How changing rainfall patterns impact plants worldwide
Climate change is transforming the very fabric of our ecosystems,...
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04-14-2024
Summer storms stir oxygen into the deep ocean
A fascinating new discovery reveals that violent summer storms have...
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04-13-2024
U.S. wheat market has been remarkably resilient amid climate change
In recent decades, the U.S. wheat market has shown remarkable...
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04-13-2024
Antarctic ice shelves are melting faster due to ocean currents
The pristine world of Antarctica, a kingdom of ice and...
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04-13-2024
Cloud engineering can temporarily cool our planet
A recent study from the University of Birmingham brings exciting...
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04-13-2024
Biden policy aims to block Arctic oil drilling for conservation
Over a century ago, the U.S. government set aside 23...
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04-13-2024
Meteorites are disappearing in Antarctica due to melting ice
Scientists warn that climate change is causing thousands of meteorites...
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04-12-2024
Blue light in cities increases risk of bird collisions with buildings
In a recent study from The University of New Mexico,...
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04-12-2024
Africa’s flamingos at risk due to rising lake levels
The spectacular sights of large flocks of flamingos around East...
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04-12-2024
Seafood is an underestimated source of PFAS exposure in humans
A new study led by Dartmouth College has revealed that...
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04-12-2024
Microplastics pollution in Antarctica is much worse than previously believed
In recent years, the issue of microplastic pollution has emerged...
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