New evidence from deep mantle plumes suggests that Earth’s liquid outer core might be leaking tungsten isotopes into the lower mantle.
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Members of Congress Look for Common Ground on Climate Change
Republican Francis Rooney and Democrat Paul Tonko hope that Congress can move forward to address climate change.
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Young Voters Express Frustration and Hope at MSNBC’s Climate Forum
The majority of young voters believe humans have caused climate change. Who will win their vote?
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What the Arctic Ice Tells Us
With so few long-term climate data sets, the importance of the sea ice record is hard to overstate, and 2019 now ranks among the lowest ice minimums in the 40-year satellite record.
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No One-Size-Fits-All Way to Combat Urban Heat Island Effect
Tropical and dry cities respond differently to heat mitigation strategies. This difference should be considered when trying to protect residents from increasingly dangerous summer temperatures.
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Dry Rivers Offer a Preview of Climate Change
As the climate warms, many rivers that are currently perennial may become intermittent.
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Turning the Arctic Brown
For a generation, the tundra has seen an increasing growth of vegetation, a process known as Arctic greening. A more accurate term might be “Arctic browning.”
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Youth Activists Call for Urgent Climate Action
Greta Thunberg and other youth climate activists came to Washington, D.C., days before a major United Nations conference to draw attention to the need for immediate action to address climate change.
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Covering Climate with Power Plants, Scooters, and Philosophy
What Earth and space science stories are we recommending this week?
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As Climate Changes, So Does the Apple as Rising Temperatures Push Growers Higher Into Himalayas
Climatic factors have wreaked havoc on India’s apple crops by disrupting natural flowering seasons and pollination systems. The shape, size, and quality of Himalayan apples have changed.