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Oceans' Uptake of Human-Made Carbon May Be Slowing
The oceans play a key role
in regulating climate,
absorbing more than a
quarter of the carbon
dioxide that humans put into
the air. Now, the first
... > full story
Dozen Lesser-Known Chemicals Have Strong Impact on Climate Change
A new study indicates that
major chemicals most often
cited as leading causes of
climate change, such as
carbon dioxide and methane,
... > full story
Monsoon Model Indicates Potential for Abrupt Transitions
A self-amplifying effect
presently sustains monsoon
winds, but it could also
disrupt the circulation over
land and sea. The periodical
rainfall could stop from one
... > full story
Hidden Threat: Elevated Pollution Levels Near Regional Airports
Scientists are reporting
evidence that air pollution
-- a well-recognized problem
at major airports -- may
pose an important but
... > full story
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Research Challenges for Understanding Landscape Changes Identified
November 18, 2009 — Nine research challenges and four research initiatives that are poised to advance the study of how Earth's landscapes change were unveiled by the National Research ... > full story -
Fossil Fuel Carbon Dioxide Emissions Up by 29 Percent Since 2000
November 17, 2009 — The strongest evidence yet that the rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions continues to outstrip the ability of the world's natural "sinks" to absorb carbon has just been ... > full story -
New Water Management Tool May Help Ease Effects of Drought
November 17, 2009 — Continued improvement of climate forecasts is resulting in better information about what rainfall may look like months in advance. A researcher has now developed an innovative water management ... > full story -
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Glimpsing a Greener Future: Computer Model Foresees Effects of Alternative Transportation Fuels
November 17, 2009 — It's the year 2060, and 75 percent of drivers in the Greater Los Angeles area have hydrogen fuel cell vehicles that emit only water vapor. Look into Shane Stephens-Romero's crystal ball -- a computer ... > full story -
Emulating Western Lifestyles: Consumption and Carbon Footprints in Less Industrialized Countries
November 17, 2009 — In recent decades, a new global middle class has exploded, with a total population exceeding one billion people. A new study explores the consumption attitudes of some of these members of the "new ... > full story -
Sea Stars Bulk Up to Beat the Heat
November 17, 2009 — A new study finds that a species of sea star stays cool using a strategy never before seen in the animal kingdom. The sea stars soak up cold sea water into their bodies during high tide as buffer ... > full story -
Alternative Animal Feed Part of Global Fisheries Crisis Fix
November 17, 2009 — Finding alternative feed sources for chickens, pigs and other farm animals will significantly reduce pressure on the world's dwindling fisheries while contributing positively to climate change, ... > full story -
Link Between Climate Change and Cattle Nutritional Stress Examined
November 16, 2009 — A group of researchers has found that any future increases in precipitation would be unlikely to compensate for the declines in forage quality that accompany projected temperature ... > full story -
Tiny Bubbles Clean Oil from Water
November 16, 2009 — Small amounts of oil leave a fluorescent sheen on polluted water. Oil sheen is hard to remove, even when the water is aerated with ozone or filtered through sand. Now, an engineer has developed an ... > full story -
Open Shop for Environmental Data
November 16, 2009 — A new way to access and reuse environmental data from diverse sources has been devised by European researchers. They foresee a future where environmental data and services are offered on the open ... > full story
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