Firn aquifers—pockets of meltwater beneath the surface of an ice sheet—could have far-reaching impacts on subglacial hydrology, a new study finds.Read More »Biogeosciences
In the wake of a dire report on global threats to biodiversity, experts explain why the issue is so urgent, not just to the environment and to threatened species but also to people.Read More »Atmospheric Sciences
A new study finds that the tropical atmosphere maintains radiative-convective equilibrium as a whole, but not at smaller scales.Read More »Biogeosciences
An unprecedented global assessment examines climate, economic, and governance threats to mountain systems and the benefits they provide, suggesting pathways toward sustainability.Read More »Ocean Sciences
Reconstruction of reef island formation in the Maldives suggests the possibility that not all islands will shrink as climate change progresses.Read More »Climate Change
Several factors make long-term climate predictions difficult. New research looks at how to improve model predictability by separating climate signals from the noise.Read More »Ocean Sciences
The second anniversary of the administration’s announcement of its intent to withdraw from the Paris climate accord drew disdain from Sen. Chris Murphy and several environmental leaders.Read More »Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface
