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This Week in Climate Science: Iceberg Tsunamis, Economics of Geoengineering, Arctic Ecosystems

This Week in Climate Science: Iceberg Tsunamis, Economics of Geoengineering, Arctic Ecosystems

There is a “gap between what is needed to keep warming to at or below the 2°C target, and what has been pledged.… Read More

Global Warming Heightens Arctic Stakes

Global Warming Heightens Arctic Stakes

It's been several years since Borgerson published that essay, so to paraphrase one of Ed Koch's favorite quips, How we Doing?… Read More

This Week in Climate Science: Contrails, Chinese Nuclear Power, Mangroves etc.

This Week in Climate Science: Contrails, Chinese Nuclear Power, Mangroves etc.

This roundup summarizes the noteworthy climate science articles published in the previous week, with a special emphasis on articles that might not have been covered in major media outlets.… Read More

Security Concerns get Top Billing in Climate and Energy Debates

Security Concerns get Top Billing in Climate and Energy Debates

Indeed, the "security" trend seems well underway, with the emergence of another concept called "sustainable security."… Read More

Weekly Climate Science Roundup: March 22 to 28

Weekly Climate Science Roundup: March 22 to 28

This roundup summarizes noteworthy climate science studies published in the previous week, with a special emphasis on those that might have been missed by most media outlets.… Read More

Northeast Snowfall Trends

Northeast Snowfall Trends

The past two winters have been extraordinarily snowy in parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. But exactly how snowy has it been? And how much snow can the region expect in future decades if the climate continues to warm?… Read More

Weekly Climate Science Roundup: March 8-14

Weekly Climate Science Roundup: March 8-14

Noteworthy climate science papers published in the past week include an analysis of the history of El Niño events, a study of the climate of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, and a look into the costs and benefits of charging plug-in vehicles… Read More

Weekly Climate Science Roundup: March 1-7

Weekly Climate Science Roundup: March 1-7

Other studies, detailed below, increase our knowledge of the world's largest ice sheets, and one study reveals more complexities of growing crops for use as biofuels.… Read More