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Beavers are helping fight climate change, satellite data shows
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
As global warming intensifies droughts, floods and wildfires around the world, scientists in western United States are turning to beavers to help reverse some of the damage.
Satellites watch as 4th global coral bleaching event unfolds (image)
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Satellites are tracking in real time as multiple major coral reefs around the world get paler due to warming sea temperatures in the fourth-ever global bleaching event.
Thousands of hidden meteorites could be lost forever as they sink in Antarctic ice, taking their cosmic secrets with them
By Harry Baker published
A new study warns that 5,000 meteorites could be sinking beneath Antarctica's icy surface every year as a result of climate change, depriving scientists of vital information about our solar system.
Climate change and polar ice melting could be impacting the length of Earth's day
By Robert Lea published
Humanity's activities and climate change are impacting the polar ice sheets, causing excessive melting, and this is slowing Earth's rotation, challenging official timekeeping standards.
Sea of methane sealed beneath Arctic permafrost could trigger climate feedback loop if it escapes
By Sascha Pare published
A sea of migrating methane discovered below the permafrost in Svalbard may eventually escape its icy prison if the permafrost continues to thaw due to climate change.
These scientists want to put a massive 'sunshade' in orbit to help fight climate change
By Leonard David published
A group has been formed to study and promote a space-based sunshade as a method to help fend off global climate change.
Experts are certain 2023 will be 'the warmest year in recorded history'
By Harry Baker published
After the warmest autumn ever, researchers are confident 2023 will be the hottest year on record before it has even finished.
NASA's new 'Greenhouse Gas Center' tracks humanity's contribution to climate change
By Meredith Garofalo published
NASA is at the forefront of a new greenhouse gas hub that will provide more important information to aid in efforts to combat climate change.
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