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Scientists improve estimates of climate-warming methane from wetlands in Northern Europe

Scientists improve estimates of climate-warming methane from wetlands in Northern Europe
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By Toni Klemm 2024 was the hottest year on record for planet Earth, with most of the warming coming from human activities that release climate-warming greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide (CO2) or methane (CH4), into the air. Nature around us โ€“ for example, trees and soils โ€“ can absorb these gases and act as a … Continue reading Scientists improve estimates of climate-warming methane from wetlands in Northern Europe

Climate Communication Insights from Cooperative Extension Professionals

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by Scott Hershberger In addition to research and education, U.S. land-grant universities have a third mission: bringing the institutionโ€™s research and resources into its stateโ€™s communities. The Cooperative Extension Service fulfills this mission, with a presence in nearly all of the countryโ€™s 3,000 counties. Extension professionals provide their local communities with timely, geographically specific scientific … Continue reading Climate Communication Insights from Cooperative Extension Professionals

Unveiling Patterns: A Different Look at May Tornado Outbreaks in the United States

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byย Paulina ฤ†wik As the chill of winter recedes, giving way to spring's warmth, the United States enters a critical season for severe weather, notably marked by the increased likelihood of tornado outbreaks. While tornadoes can occur year-round, it's in the spring that conditions become particularly ripe for the most intense and widespread occurrences. Southern states … Continue reading Unveiling Patterns: A Different Look at May Tornado Outbreaks in the United States

The Power of Policy: A Canadian Perspective

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JULY 16, 2018 - MONICA HARVEY Canadaโ€™s Climate Change Adaptation Platform. Photo: Natural Resources Canada I started my career in a technical field completing a Bachelor of Science in Honours Chemistry with a focus on environmental chemistry and a final year thesis in atmospheric chemistry. After working at an environmental consulting company, I returned to school … Continue reading The Power of Policy: A Canadian Perspective