New Study Finds that Wildfires May Cause a Greater Warming Effect Than Previously Thought
Wildfires emit potent climate-warming organic particles
environmental disasters
Ohio Train Derailment, Clean-Up Resulted in High Levels of Some Gases
Nine of the 50 gases, including acrolein, are above the normal baseline, posing a health risk
Lasering Lava to Forecast Volcanic Eruptions
New technique could provide better early warning of volcanic eruption, saving lives and property
Mountains Vulnerable to Extreme Rain from Climate Change
As rising global temperatures shift snow to rain, mountains will be hotspots for extreme rainfall events
Effect of Volcanic Eruptions Significantly Underestimated in Climate Projections
The effects of volcanoes on the atmosphere is being underestimated by as much as 50 percent in current models
Where There’s Smoke Are Lessons in Demands of Global Sustainability
A metacoupling framework could help researchers predict how local actions generate global impacts
New Method Predicts Extreme Events More Accurately
Engineers develop machine-learning algorithm to better understand and mitigate the impact of extreme weather events
Half of World’s Largest Lakes Losing Water
Climate change, human consumption and sedimentation contributing to decline
Biological Invasions as Costly as Natural Disasters
Prevention and management of invasive species is much cheaper than the cost of the damage these species cause
Understanding the Chemistry of Wildfire Smoke in Wine
As climate change leads to increased number of wildfires, these findings are useful for winemakers