A rare atmospheric phenomenon that transports large quantities of water vapor into the coastal watersheds of the western USA is responsible for up to 10–20% of intense snowmelt events in the region.
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Scientists and Activists Examine Need for Climate Action
Scientists shouldn’t have to apologize for being advocates “for a fact-based, objective discourse over what is arguably the greatest threat that we face as a civilization.”
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The Science and Policy of Climate Action
Michael Bloomberg and Jerry Brown joined AGU’s Chris McEntee at Fall Meeting 2019 in San Francisco to discuss their new report on climate strategies.
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Keeping Indigenous Science Knowledge out of a Colonial Mold
A new working model could help scientists design and facilitate research that adheres to both scientific and cultural ethics standards when working with indigenous knowledge about climate and the environment.
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Ocean Science Decade Calls Attention to a Wave of Concerns
The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development is a wake-up call and a motivation to manage the ocean sustainably.
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A New Source of Sea Level Rise from Greenland: Ice Slabs
Runoff from the Greenland ice sheet’s high elevations could double by 2100, thanks to solid layers of ice hiding just beneath the surface.
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A Dirty Truth: Humans Began Accelerating Soil Erosion 4,000 Years Ago
Recent research combining analysis of carbon dating, sediment accumulation rates, and pollen records from 632 lake beds worldwide finds deforestation tied to increased soil erosion.
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Direct Air Capture Offers Some Promise in Reducing Emissions
The method offers potential in helping reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere but faces technological and economic hurdles.
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Scientists Explore How Best to Communicate About Climate Change
An AGU Fall Meeting session focuses on communicating with appropriate urgency about climate change.
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The Emotional Toll of Climate Change on Science Professionals
Earth scientists and communicators dealing with or studying climate change face many potential stressors. They need support and resources to maintain and improve their emotional well-being.