Atlantic Coast Sea Level Rise: Past, Present, and Future
Scientists have known for years that warmer temperatures can cause sea level to rise, but the rate of sea level rise along the Atlantic Coast during the past 100 years is unlike any time in at least the past 2,000 years. … Read More
This Week in Climate Science: “Unprecedented Heat,” Declining Snowpack, and Wildfire Feedbacks
Think about what average summer temperatures are like in your neighborhood. Now, think about the hottest summer you can remember. In the future, what is now regarded as an unusually warm summer may be the norm.… Read More
NOAA Makes it Official: La Niña Conditions Have Ended
But all weather takes shape within the broader landscape of climate. Or to use a boxing analogy, climate is the trainer, but weather throws the punches.… Read More
This Week in Climate Science: Wheat and Rice Yields, 1,100 Years of El Niño, and Owl Scat
This roundup summarizes noteworthy climate science studies published in the previous week, with a special emphasis on work that might not have been covered by major media outlets.… Read More
This Week in Climate Science: Extreme Cold, Megafauna Extinction, and “Climate Change” or “Global Warming?”
More acidic oceans may harm marine creatures that make hard shells out of calcium carbonate, such as corals, and disrupt chemical processes in many species.… Read More
Small Modular Reactors: Safer and Cheaper?
On top of this, how much it will cost to build enough power plants to make a dent in global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is uncertain — especially if Fukushima leads to tougher safety regulations.… Read More
This Week in Climate Science: Green Psychology, Public Health, and Biofuels
This roundup summarizes noteworthy climate science studies published in the previous week, with a special emphasis on work that might not have been covered by major media outlets.… Read More
Changing Planet, Changing Health: Q&A with Dr. Paul Epstein
Author Paul Epstein answers questions on how we can transition from current climate and public health scenarios to a more sustainable future.… Read More
