New international shipping regulations have drastically cut sulfur emissions from ships. While crucial for improving...
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Anthropogenic effects on tropical cyclones near Western Europe
A new study finds the observed increase in tropical cyclone frequency near Western Europe from...
Half a century of insight: The International Tree-Ring Data Bank’s vital role in climate research
The International Tree-Ring Data Bank is a vital scientific resource containing over 6,000 tree ring...
Phylogenetic estimates of species-level phenology improve ecological forecasting
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 15 August 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02102-2 The authors demonstrate that integrating phenology...
Plant–microbe interactions underpin contrasting enzymatic responses to wetland drainage
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 15 August 2024; doi:10.1038/s41558-024-02101-3 The authors investigate the carbon storage...
Super-marine heatwaves: A new term for a growing concern
2023 was a record-breaking year. According to the Annual 2023 Global Climate Report, 2023 was...
Contributions of Canadian wildfire plumes to US ozone air quality
Near-fire smoke is associated with lesser production of ozone, but aged wildfire smoke can increase...
NOAA research cruise supports key tropical Atlantic observing system
NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter journeyed away from Pascagoula, Mississippi for 90+ days and 12,700+ nautical...
How military installations prepare for extreme weather
Researchers from the Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program have published a case study of how...
Improved climate models enhance tropical cyclone predictions
A new study finds improvements in how models simulate surface wind responses to sea surface...
New funding for research to understand methane’s significance in the atmosphere
New projects will improve understanding of atmospheric methane budgets to inform successful policies for reducing...
Support for communities working to accelerate climate resilience
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) has announced its first round of awards, with more...