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Lakes reflect the pace of shifting seasons, shows study
A new large-scale analysis of lake temperatures provides further evidence of some of the seasonal changes caused by climate change.
Colorado River deals pays Arizona, California, and Nevada $1.2 billion to use less water
A bathtub ring seen above the waterline around Lake Powell, Utah due to drought that reduced the flow of the Colorado River on April 15, 2023. The flight for aerial photography was...
Unlocking the ocean's secret: Natural carbon capture
Scientists around the world are racing to develop new methods for combating the rising levels of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere that are driving climate change and threatening the health...
Cell phone data from winter snowstorm shows Dallas is resilient
From hurricanes in Houston to winter storms in Dallas, natural disasters can wreak havoc on a city. In any of these situations, policy makers, governing bodies, and aid programs need...
Guam braces for Typhoon Mawar, evacuates coastal areas
Guam braced Tuesday for a major typhoon with sustained winds of up to 125 mph as Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero called for a mandatory evacuation for residents living in low-lying...
Western University indicates no plans to end research ties with China amid security concerns
CBC News has learned Western University is collaborating with China on 16 joint-research projects and has indicated no plans to end them — despite growing suspicion such projects are being exploited...
LL Cool J to recur as Sam Hanna on 'NCIS: Hawai'i'
"NCIS: Los Angeles" star LL Cool J is set to reprise his role of Sam Hanna is Season 3 of "NCIS: Hawai'i."
Indonesia's Merapi volcano erupts, spewing 'avalanche' of lava
Indonesia's Mount Merapi, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted on Tuesday, spewing lava more than two kilometers from the crater.
As wildfires rage in Western Canada, here's how to protect your pets from smoke
Many pet owners are watching the smoky skies all over Western Canada and wondering just how worried they should be about their furry companions.
How satellites are being used in the battle against wildfires
Eyes in the sky are becoming an increasingly important tool for boots on the ground when it comes to fighting wildfires, experts say, as data from a growing number of...
Annual global ice loss simulated over Oslo
Video: 00:01:20 Satellites play a vital role in monitoring the rapid changes taking place in the Arctic. Tracking ice lost from the world’s glaciers, ice sheets and frozen land shows that Earth is...
The best air quality monitors in 2023
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Will a Supreme Court decision in fisheries case tie the hands of all government regulators?
Fishing for Atlantic herring may seem worlds away from restrictions on power plant emissions or responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. But a case before the U.S. Supreme Court could affect all those activities...
In-situ observations of marine sedimentary rocks suggest ancient northern ocean on Mars
An international research team led by Professor Long Xiao from the School of Earth Sciences of China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) has discovered the presence of marine sedimentary rocks on...
Montreal Protocol Is Delaying First Ice-Free Arctic Summer
A new study led by climate researchers at Columbia Engineering and the University of Exeter demonstrates that the treaty's impact reaches all the way into the Arctic: its implementation is...
Lab-grown meat's carbon footprint potentially worse than retail beef, finds study
Lab-grown meat, which is cultured from animal cells, is often thought to be more environmentally friendly than beef because it's predicted to need less land, water and greenhouse gases than...
Ozone treaty is delaying first ice-free Arctic summer, shows study
A 1987 global deal to protect the ozone layer is delaying the first ice-free Arctic summer by up to 15 years, new research shows. The paper, published in the journal...
What drives four future climate leaders
This story is part of a series of graduate profiles ahead of Commencement ceremonies. They come from various parts of the country, with diverse concentrations and backgrounds. What unites these graduating seniors is a commitment...
AI-enabled forecasting model predicts nearly two years of ENSO events
Every few years, changes in how the ocean and atmosphere interact along the West Coast—stretching from southern California to Peru and reaching across the Pacific almost to Fiji and the...
30 tons of ammonium nitrate disappeared from a desert-bound train
Union Pacific is reportedly in the “early stages” of its investigation. Deposit Photos An estimated 30 tons of highly volatile ammonium nitrate disappeared from a railcar traveling last month between Wyoming and the...
California to trigger rarely used relief valve on Kern River, diverting flows to state aqueduct
The Kern River is swollen with so much runoff from the epic Sierra Nevada snowpack that state water officials have decided to open a rarely used relief valve, diverting floodwaters...
Microorganisms' climate adaptation can slow down global warming
A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that the ability of microorganisms to adapt to climate warming will slow down global warming by storing carbon in soil.
Biden EPA pushes for federal regulation of toxic coal ash dumps threatening drinking water in multiple states
As energy companies shift away from burning coal to generate electricity, many are leaving behind toxic waste that could endanger public health and the environment for years to come.
Communities should reconsider walking away from curbside recycling, study shows
Curbside recycling provides a return on investment similar to or better than environmentally friendly strategies like transitioning to electric vehicles or purchasing green power, study shows
Microorganisms' climate adaptation can slow down global warming
A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that the ability of microorganisms to adapt to climate warming will slow down global warming by storing carbon in soil.
Earlier snowpack melt in the West could bring summer water scarcity
Snow is melting earlier, and more rain is falling instead of snow in the mountain ranges of the Western U.S. and Canada, leading to a leaner snowpack that could impact...
Eruption of Tonga underwater volcano found to disrupt satellite signals halfway around the world
An international team has used satellite- and ground-based ionospheric observations to demonstrate that an air pressure wave triggered by volcanic eruptions could produce an equatorial plasma bubble (EPB) in the...
States reach consensus on Colorado River Basin water conservation deal
The three states that make up the Colorado River Basin reached a "historic" new conservation deal to preserve the future of the river system, the U.S. Department of the Interior...
