Environment

Georgia Tech researchers have developed a mathematical formula to predict the size of lakes that form on melting ice sheets—discovering their depth and span are linked to the topography of the ice sheet itself.... Read more

An analysis of forest-based projects funded through the sale of carbon credits shows that 10% of them may have a net warming effect on the climate because of the way they alter Earth's albedo, or how much sunlight is reflected back into space.... Read more

The June 2023 heat wave in northern European seas was "unprecedented but not unexpected," new research shows.... Read more

An international study led by the University of Portsmouth has revealed reluctance from industry scientists to test chemicals for their effects on human and wildlife behavior, despite growing evidence linking environmental pollutants to neurological disorders and behavioral changes.... Read more

Because the hustle and bustle of cities is driven largely by fossil fuels, urban areas have a critical role to play in addressing global greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, cities contribute around 75% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and urban populations are projected only to grow in the coming decades.... Read more

Scientists are increasingly turning to AI to model future changes in the climate. However, existing approaches often face a trade-off between accuracy, speed, and computational cost.... Read more

Earth's climate has fluctuated between cold and warm periods for millions of years. During the so-called "lukewarm interglacials"—warm phases between 800,000 and 430,000 years ago—atmospheric CO2 concentrations were only around 240 to 260 ppm (parts per million, i.e., molecules per 1 million molecules of air). Later interglacials reached values of... Read more

Coastal communities around the world have long faced challenges related to flood risks. But as sea levels continue to rise and extreme weather events become more frequent, the need for more effective response strategies is greater than ever.... Read more

The amount a town or city invests in sports-related infrastructure may impact how active the people who live there are, according to new University of Georgia research published in the European Sport Management Quarterly.... Read more

Australia has one of the world's longest road networks, covering almost 900,000 kilometers. More than 80% of it is rural or remote.... Read more

"Almost every day [in the hot season] in our factory, five to seven people faint. Five to seven people just fall down."... Read more

Inhalers are the frontline treatment for asthma and COPD, but they come with a steep environmental cost, according to a new UCLA Health study—the largest to date quantifying inhaler-related emissions in the United States.... Read more

A group of researchers have published new methods to help the financial sector recognize the importance of nature to economic and financial stability.... Read more

One hiker died and hundreds of others were rescued after sudden heavy snowfall on the Tibetan Plateau and near Mount Everest on the Chinese side, state media and hikers reported on Monday.... Read more

Bivalves, such as clams, oysters and mussels, record seasonal environmental changes in their shells, making them living chronicles of climate history. A new study of bivalve shells has detected two major episodes of instability in the North Atlantic Ocean's circulation systems, suggesting that the region may be heading toward a... Read more