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What Olympic athletes see that viewers don’t: Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier – and it’s everywhere
What Olympic athletes see that viewers don’t: Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier – and it’s everywhere Machine-made snow is increasingly used at Olympic venues, making ski racing faster and riskier, but also changing the sport’s dynamics. Athletes are adapting to machine-made snow by adjusting their technique, preparing skis differently, and relying on […]
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Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers bracing for another harsh summer
Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers bracing for another harsh summer The Southern Plains region has been experiencing its sixth consecutive year of drought, with Texas and Oklahoma facing severe water shortages and dried-out pastures. The drought has cost the agriculture industry an estimated $23.6 billion in lost crops, higher feed […]
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The world is in water bankruptcy, UN scientists report – here’s what that means
The world is in water bankruptcy, UN scientists report – here’s what that means The world has entered an era of “water bankruptcy,” where many regions are no longer able to recover from frequent water shortages due to climate change and unsustainable water use. About 4 billion people, nearly half the global population, live with […]
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Higher temps may put monarch butterflies at risk
Higher temps may put monarch butterflies at risk Higher temperatures may increase the vulnerability of monarch butterflies to parasites, such as Ophryocystis elektroscirrha, which can cause smaller wingspans, lower weight, and shorter lifespans. The study found that monarchs exposed to elevated temperatures were 22% less tolerant of infection, meaning they were more susceptible to parasite […]
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US military has a long history in Greenland, from mining during WWII to a nuclear-powered Army base built into the ice
US military has a long history in Greenland, from mining during WWII to a nuclear-powered Army base built into the ice The US military has a long history in Greenland, from mining during WWII to building nuclear-powered bases, but recent demands for control by President Trump are raising concerns about the island’s environmental and social […]
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How mountain terraces have helped Indigenous peoples live with climate uncertainty
How mountain terraces have helped Indigenous peoples live with climate uncertainty Indigenous communities have developed mountain terraces to adapt to climate uncertainty for centuries, using their knowledge of weather patterns, water cycles, and soil conditions to create systems that slow runoff and retain moisture. The Ifugao rice terraces in the Philippines and Moroccan terraces in […]
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West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America’s aging flood defenses
West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America’s aging flood defenses Levee failures on the West Coast highlight growing risks from America’s aging flood defenses, which are increasingly vulnerable to powerful atmospheric river storms and extreme weather events. The majority of levees in the US were not designed for the current level of rainfall […]
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Terra: The End of An Era
Terra: The End of An Era Terra, one of NASA’s EOS flagship satellites, has been operating for over 37 years, far exceeding its original 6-year lifespan. The satellite has provided critical data on Earth’s climate, weather patterns, and natural disasters, including wildfires, hurricanes, and floods. Despite power limitations and orbit adjustments, Terra continues to collect […]
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How climate shaped bears, dogs, and more
How climate shaped bears, dogs, and more Researchers at the University of Washington studied over 850 carnivoran specimens to understand how climate changes shaped their body shapes. The study found that two major climate transitions, around 34 million years ago and 15-13 million years ago, led to changes in body shape between different carnivoran families. […]
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Where the wild things thrive: Finding and protecting nature’s climate change safe havens
Where the wild things thrive: Finding and protecting nature’s climate change safe havens Climate change refugia are areas that remain relatively stable or even thrive despite rising temperatures, providing a haven for wildlife to survive and adapt. Researchers have identified climate change refugia in various locations around the world, including meadows in California’s Sierra Nevada, […]
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