Unusually low rainfall and humidity, combined with windier days, made the catastrophic wildfires more likely.
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First Global Comparison of Glacier Mass Change: They’re All Melting, and Fast
By systematically assessing data gathered by different methods, researchers refined estimates of global glacier melt and its contribution to sea level rise.
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An Atmospheric River Exacerbated Türkiye’s 2023 Earthquake Crisis
A new study reveals how an atmospheric river led to more devastation after two earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria, highlighting the need for better risk assessment models.
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Warm Seawater Encroaches on Major Antarctic Ice Shelf
In unprecedented detail, new research illuminates the seasonal flow of warm water toward the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf.
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Aerosols Could Be Weakening Summertime Circulation
Anthropogenic aerosol emissions may be a culprit behind weakening jet streams and weather systems in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Labor Day Dips Alter Stream Composition
Holiday weekend tubing introduces toxic chemicals and shifts microbial communities in a popular Colorado river.
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Microbes in Tree Bark Absorb Millions of Tons of Methane Each Year
New findings suggest that reforestation efforts could have a bigger—and more positive—climate impact than previously estimated.
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Some Reefs Could Bleach Year-Round by 2080
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions could protect some reefs more than others.
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Fossilized Shells Reveal the Seasonality of a Warmer Climate
Summers could warm faster than winters in northern Europe, paleoclimate research suggests.
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Shifting Winter Storms Bring More Flooding to India
Western disturbances are hanging out over India for longer, adversely affecting water security in the country.