Grim new climate report triggers calls on China to slash carbon emissions sooner
Climate advocates want Chinese government to start reducing carbon dioxide output before 2030 and aim for carbon neutrality by 2050
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Ancient supernovae might have upended Earth’s evolution
Cosmic rays could have depleted the ozone layer, increased cancer rates -
These scientists flew eggs across the ocean to save seabirds from climate change
A 6000-kilometer journey could help black-footed albatross at risk of sea-level rise -
U.N. climate panel confronts implausibly hot forecasts of future warming
For the first time, major IPCC report likely to use recent warming to predict future heat increase -
Great Barrier Reef escapes ‘in danger’ listing after intense Australian lobby
World Heritage Committee ignores UNESCO recommendation, gives Australia time to produce new report on reef’s status -
Europe’s deadly floods leave scientists stunned
Despite improvements, flood forecasting sometimes fails to flag risks along smaller streams -
The Colorado River is shrinking. Hard choices lie ahead, this scientist warns
River researcher Jack Schmidt brings an independent voice to high stakes battle over water -
Atmospheric science is overwhelmingly white. Black scientists have ignited a change
Alumni from a Howard University program are now leaders at federal science agencies. Can academia follow its lead? -
Australia’s inaction on climate puts Great Barrier Reef ‘in danger,’ UNESCO report says
Draft decision for the World Heritage Committee urges country to step up the fight against global warming -
California’s fire-fanning Santa Ana winds may not get any better with climate change
New work suggests global warming will only lead only to fewer cold winds -
This ecologist thinks coastal wetlands can outrun rising seas. Not everyone’s convinced
Matt Kirwan’s work has provided some hope amid dire forecasts of coastal wetland loss -
Russian climate scientists upset by ministry’s call for ‘alternative’ research
Ministry of Foreign Affairs says “forced” consensus on climate change is not favorable to Russia -
Move over, Death Valley: These are the two hottest spots on Earth
Two places hold the record for highest surface temperatures on the planet -
Shipping rule cleans the air but dirties the water
Growing use of ship exhaust scrubbers has increased marine discharge of compounds -
Landmark study casts doubt on controversial theory linking melting Arctic to severe winter weather
Models find few links between sea ice loss and weakened jet stream -
NASA’s new fleet of satellites will offer insights into the wild cards of climate change
Missions mark resurgence for agency’s earth science division
