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Study reveals forest may adapt to climate change, but not quickly enough
Updated : 2 years, 10 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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New study sheds light on how 'Earth's thermostat' regulates climate
Updated : 3 years, 3 months 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, 4 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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Collaboration with mountain communities might help water systems to adapt
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Local communities have often developed ingenious local solutions such as water sowing and harvesting practices, wetland conservation, and interconnected storage reservoirs. A better scientific evidence base can help integrating these practices and river basin management plans, to offset some
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