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Loss of African Woodland May Impact on Climate, Study Shows
July 22, 2013 — A more strategic approach to managing trees across Africa could have a positive impact on the changing climate, researchers ... > full story -
Ancient Ice Melt Unearthed in Antarctic Mud: 20-Meter Sea Level Rise, Five Million Years Ago
July 21, 2013 — Global warming five million years ago may have caused parts of Antarctica's large ice sheets to melt and sea levels to rise by approximately 20 meters, scientists ... > full story -
Nighttime Heat Waves Quadruple in Pacific Northwest
July 19, 2013 — Nighttime heat waves -- events where the nighttime low is unusually hot for at least three days in a row -- are becoming more common in western Washington and ... > full story -
A Warmer Planetary Haven Around Cool Stars, as Ice Warms Rather Than Cools
July 19, 2013 — In a bit of cosmic irony, planets orbiting cooler stars may be more likely to remain ice-free than planets around hotter stars. This is due to the interaction of a star’s light with ice and ... > full story -
Scientists Discover New Variability in Iron Supply to the Oceans With Climate Implications
July 19, 2013 — The supply of dissolved iron to oceans around continental shelves has been found to be more variable by region than previously believed – with implications for future climate ... > full story -
Snow in an Infant Solar System: A Frosty Landmark for Planet and Comet Formation
July 18, 2013 — A snow line has been imaged in a far-off infant solar system for the very first time. The snow line, located in the disc around the Sun-like star TW Hydrae, promises to tell us more about the ... > full story -
Maize Trade Disruption Could Have Global Ramifications
July 17, 2013 — Analyzing the maize trade among 217 nations suggests that if U.S. maize exports are disrupted due to environmental or other factors, supplies and food security in many nations could be jeopardized ... > full story -
Researchers Shed New Light on Supraglacial Lake Drainage
July 16, 2013 — Supraglacial lakes -- bodies of water that collect on the surface of the Greenland ice sheet -- lubricate the bottom of the sheet when they drain, causing it to flow faster. Differences in how the ... > full story -
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Trade-Offs Between Food Security and Climate Change Mitigation Explored
July 16, 2013 — Improving agricultural productivity could help cut greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, shows new research. But, sustainable farming methods are ... > full story -
High Carbon Dioxide Spurs Wetlands to Absorb More Carbon
July 15, 2013 — Under elevated carbon dioxide levels, wetland plants can absorb up to 32 percent more carbon than they do at current levels, according to a 19-year study just published. With atmospheric carbon ... > full story
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