Did formation of European Union lessen severity of 2003 heatwave?
Land-use change altered amount of incoming sunshine, study finds
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Global scale of Earth’s recent warming is unique within the past 2000 years
Rate and universality of recent temperature rise is unprecedented in the Common Era
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Climate crisis needs radical food changes
From farm to fork, agriculture fuels global heating. Can the world eat well, but stay a little cooler? That will need radical food changes
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When is Arctic ice like a magnet?
Ising model of ferromagnet phase transitions also works for melt pond patterns on sea-ice
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Did post-Haiyan disaster relief boost fishing pressure?
Aid interventions after super typhoon increased number of small boats in Philippines
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Planting more trees could cut carbon by 25%
Scientists now know where to start restoring the forests to soak up carbon and cool the planet, by planting more trees on unused land
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Sorghum yields in Ethiopian highlands could fall by 40%
More intense El Niños could bring more early-season droughts
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Ancient water-saving can help modern Peru
Ancient water-saving methods may help Lima, Peru’s capital, through its water crisis, caused by climate change and population growth
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Biochar could boost US crops
Charcoal made from plant remains improves soil and offers gains in yield
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Climate impact of aircraft contrails could treble by mid-century
Lowering soot emissions from jet engines could help reduce cloud formation
Read article: Climate impact of aircraft contrails could treble by mid-century
