Natural Disasters
Wildfires Broke Records around the World in 2021
Blazes from California to Siberia spewed more than 1.7 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
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Climate Change
The Five Biggest Climate Stories of 2021
Climate-fueled disasters raged around the globe while international action fell short of ambitions
Climate Change
A Growing Force of Fiery Zombies Threatens Cold Northern Forests
Wildfires, appearing dead in winter, are actually smoldering and then bouncing back to life in spring to consume increasingly more land in the Far North.
Conservation
Trees Have the Potential to Live Indefinitely
Trees die as a result of severe damage, but some have overcome storms, droughts, fires, and more to survive for thousands of years
Climate Change
State Climate Action Raced Forward in 2021
A raft of laws and regulations have included limits on power-sector emissions and cap-and-trade provisions
Climate Change
What Happens to White Christmases as the World Warms?
Although more winter precipitation will fall as rain because of climate change, don’t say goodbye to snow just yet
Climate Change
NYC Unveils Plan to Protect Waterfront from Climate Change
The plan places a particular focus on considerations of social and economic justice
Climate Change
Possible Demise of Build Back Better Act Threatens U.S. Climate Commitments
Without legislation, the Biden administration will have to rely on executive action to slash carbon emissions
Climate Change
Emerging Services Aim to Link Climate to Disasters in Real Time
Several countries are looking to routinely look for the fingerprints of warming right after extreme weather events happen
Climate Change
Carbon Capture Provisions in Reconciliation Bill Divide Environmentalists
Some groups worry a proposed tax credit could offer a lifeline to coal-powered plants
Climate Change
DNA in Air Can Catalog Hidden Insects All around Us
New proof-of-concept research shows how environmental DNA (eDNA) technology could be used to assess what is buzzing by
Climate Change
Global Weather Disasters Cost $101 Billion in 2021
Hurricane Ida and flooding in Europe topped the list of costliest disasters
Weather
What a Warming World Means for Deadly Tornadoes
The role of climate change in such storms is difficult to discern but new research is offering clues
Climate Change
Troubling Signs of Key Antarctic Glacier Retreat Emerge
Some of the forces keeping Thwaites Glacier stable are starting to unravel
Climate Change
As Forests Burn, a Climate Puzzle Materializes in the Far North
A 15-year study of where carbon lies in boreal forests has unearthed a surprising finding.
Climate Change
December Fires Raise Concerns over Remarkable Colorado Drought
Higher temperatures and a dearth of snow are extending the fire season
Climate Change
An International Institute Will Help Us Manage Climate Change
A collaborative center will help climate scientists build better models for prevention and mitigation
Climate Change
Moving CO2 from Air to Oceans May Be Necessary to Slow Warming
A major new report from the National Academies examines options to store carbon in the oceans
Climate Change
Rich Americans Have Higher Carbon Footprints Than Other Wealthy People
Those with higher incomes are also responsible for more emissions than those with lower incomes
Climate Change
New Clues Emerge on Antarctic Ocean Climate Riddle
The waters around Antarctica are still soaking up lots of carbon, but it’s unclear how much longer they will
