Climate Science
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How the universe began and how humanity will drown: A scientist’s to-do list
Climate change and the origins of the universe are top priorities for Antarctic and Southern Ocean researchers for the next decade.
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Sunspot science throws wrench in favorite climate denialism claim
A new study shows that sunspot activity has not, in fact, increased in recent decades.
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China is exporting ozone pollution to the U.S. — which is only fair
A new study suggests that ozone levels on the West Coast aren't dropping, thanks to a new smoggy import.
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How subglacial discharge is kind of like blowing all of your money at Chipotle
Seismic vibrations give clues to melting glaciers and your calving bank account. Oh, bother.
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A huge, toxic algae bloom is basically eating the West Coast alive
That toxic algae bloom off the West Coast is bigger and badder than we thought -- and its messing with your seafood.
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How dirty is your air? This map shows you
See air pollution problem spots in the U.S. and the world, and see the locations of the dirtiest power plants. Hint: They're not unrelated.
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Fracking sites might be leakier than we thought
Faulty sensors could be underreporting methane leakage.
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There’s only one way to fix the oceans now
And it ain't geoengineering.
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Hungry Arctic mosquitos are coming for you, Rudolph
Climate change is giving Greenland's mosquitos a leg up on their caribou prey.
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Climate change is messing with … dragons?
Warmer weather means fewer male bearded dragons.