Report focuses on the energy “trilemma” of energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability.
Climate Change
Uncertainty in Deforestation’s Effects on Amazonian Climate
The strength of land-atmosphere coupling in a given model influences how it represents deforestation’s effects.
A Dearth of Hurricanes Cannot Explain Maya Collapse
Mud layers in a stalagmite from a cave on the Yucatán Peninsula show hurricane activity was steady or elevated throughout the Maya collapse.
AGU Hosts Amazon Hack-A-Thon at Fall Meeting
Fall Meeting attendees get rare opportunity at Amazon Hack-A-Thon event to tackle climate change issues.
Report Addresses Timeline for Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Levels of greenhouse gas emissions need to be limited by midcentury to keep within a 2°C increase, a new United Nations report states.
Ocean Acidification Worse in Coral Reefs
The rate of ocean acidification in coral reefs outpaces the rise in carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere.
Lightning Strikes Predicted to Increase as Climate Warms
New study suggests that the frequency of lightning strikes will increase as the climate continues to warm.
Upper Atmosphere Has Cooled Steadily for Three Decades
Scientists projected that the upper atmosphere would continue to cool and contract with rising greenhouse gas emissions. Now, these projections have been confirmed for the first time.
Scientists Call for a Renewed Emphasis on Urban Geology
A renewed focus on geological aspects of cities could help mitigate natural hazards and provide a wealth of geological information, scientists say.
Methane Leaks from Oil and Gas Fields Detected from Space
Methane hot spots were detected in the atmosphere near North Dakota’s Bakken formation and the Eagle Ford formation in Texas after oil and gas production ramped up starting in 2009.