Search For "research on climate"
Researchers discover why, when Sahara Desert was green
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A major study has given new insight into North African humid periods that have occurred during the last 800,000 years, explaining why the Sahara Desert has been green at times.
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Study reveals forest may adapt to climate change, but not quickly enough
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
America's woodlands are headed for a difficult time. Climate change is raising temperatures and lowering moisture levels across the country, which is bad news for trees.
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Climate change likely led to violence in early Andean populations: Researc
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Current climate change has caused challenges for humanity, such as wildfires and shorter growing seasons for staple crops, which have spilled over into economic consequences. Many experts predict and have observed an increase in interpersonal violence and killings as temperatures rise.
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HP varsity convocation: Conduct research on climate change effects in Hima
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday called on educational institutions like Himachal Pradesh University to promote research on the impact of climate change in the Himalayan region.
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Preserving wildlife can help mitigate climate change: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A new study led by Yale School of the Environment Oastler Professor of Population and Community Ecology Oswald Schmitz discovered that protecting wildlife around the world could significantly improve natural carbon capture and storage by supercharging ecosystem carbon sinks.
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New study sheds light on how 'Earth's thermostat' regulates climate
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Weathering is the process by which rocks, rain, and carbon dioxide help govern the Earth's climate over thousands of years, much like a thermostat. A new study performed by Penn State scientists could help us better understand how this thermostat reacts to temperature changes.
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Brown algae deliver slime to climate: Research
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
When it comes to absorbing carbon dioxide from the air, brown algae are true wonder plants. They even outcompete terrestrial forests in this and thus play a critical role in the atmosphere and our climate. But what happens to the carbon dioxide that the algae absorb?
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Global climate change will have impact on mountains: Study
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Mountain landscapes all over the world are at risk of becoming more dangerous to populations surrounding them as a result of climate change, while their faster development may bring additional environmental risks to neighbouring areas.
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Ramesh Pokhriyal, Dan Tehan, India, Australia agree to enhance collaborati
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 23 (ANI): India and Australia on Friday agreed to enhance collaborative research in the fields of climate change, energy, water conservation, soil science, space research, among other areas, the HRD Ministry said.
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