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Satellite image showing parts of Africa, North America, and South America, as well as several tropical storm systems over the Atlantic Ocean.
Posted inResearch Spotlights

Linking African Winds to Atlantic Storms

Sarah Stanley, Science Writer by Sarah Stanley 7 December 20226 January 2023

Simulations suggest that waves in the atmosphere above northern Africa influence the intensity, timing, and location of formation of Atlantic tropical cyclones.

Mist permeates a lush rain forest in Tanzania
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Monitoring Moisture from Afar

by Danielle Beurteaux 12 October 202212 October 2022

Undisturbed tropical rain forests are experiencing more frequent droughts, but the ecosystems are isolated and difficult to assess. Scientists are using remote sensing to expand the depth and scope of monitoring efforts.

Aerial view of a large wetland area, with part of an airplane wing in the foreground
Posted inResearch Spotlights

Tropical Wetlands Emit More Methane Than Previously Thought

Rachel Fritts, Science Writer by Rachel Fritts 13 September 20225 October 2022

Climate models could be vastly underestimating methane emissions from the world’s tropical wetlands, according to observational surveys of wetlands in Zambia.

Posted inEditors' Highlights

Why Does It Rain So Much Over Tropical Land?

by Nicolas Gruber 12 September 202220 December 2022

Analyses of observations show that tropical land receives more rain than its fair share, owing to a proposed negative feedback that is not captured in current climate models.

Green building with many windows and white AC fans near each window
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Major Investment in Air-Conditioning Needed to Address Future Heat Waves

by Jennifer Schmidt 9 September 20221 June 2023

More than 80% of urban residents will need AC by the 2050s, but many of the world’s poorer countries may struggle to meet that demand.

Lina Pérez-Ángel smiles from a balcony in front of the Colombian Andes.
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Lina C. Pérez-Ángel: Proud to Study Paleoclimate in Colombia

by Meghie Rodrigues 25 July 202226 January 2023

As a young Latina, Pérez-Ángel brings a fresh perspective to paleoclimatology.

Palm swamp in Peru
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Peeking at Peatlands: Satellite Data Fuel New Findings

Adityarup Chakravorty, freelance science writer by Adityarup Chakravorty 15 June 202229 June 2022

Researchers are combining hard-to-get field measurements with satellite imagery to gain new insight into where peatlands are and how they work.

Cascada en un bosque en la isla de Dominica
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Los beneficios climáticos de los bosques van mucho más allá del secuestro de carbono

by Santiago Flórez 23 May 202227 March 2023

Los bosques son “esencialmente sistemas de aire acondicionado” gracias a procesos biofísicos como la evapotranspiración y la rugosidad del dosel forestal.

Looking up at crown shyness in trees at Cubbon Park, Bangalore, India.
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Open and Fair Data in Tropical Forests

Rishika Pardikar, Science Writer by Rishika Pardikar 6 May 202223 February 2023

People who gather ground data on tropical forests are highly disadvantaged compared to the users of such data. A new paper suggests long-term collaborations as a path forward.

Photo of forest on the island of Dominica
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Climate Benefits of Forests Go Far Beyond Carbon Sequestration

by Santiago Flórez 26 April 20221 June 2023

Forests are “essentially air-conditioning systems” thanks to biophysical processes like evapotranspiration and canopy roughness.

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