Diving into El Niño’s Past

A 7,000-year temperature record pulled from ancient coral suggests El Niño is getting worse.

Jan 10, 2017 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Greenland Ice Melt Could Push Atlantic Circulation to Collapse

New research gives a glimpse of the potential long-term consequences of anthropogenic warming.

Jan 3, 2017 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

Scientists Confirm: “the Blob” Really Messed Up the Northeast Pacific

The Pacific warm water “Blob” contributed to a record toxic algae bloom.

Dec 6, 2016 | 450 words, about 2 minutes

During Sandy, Wetlands Averted US $625-Million in Damages

A new analysis confirms the protective role played by wetlands.

Nov 16, 2016 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

For the Melting Arctic, Fuzzy Forecasts Are the Best We Can Do

People keep claiming to know when the Arctic will become ice-free. They don’t.

Sep 15, 2016 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

The Seed for Disease Is Blowing in the Wind

Saharan dust plumes link ecosystems across the globe, but these connections can be deadly.

Jun 15, 2016 | 450 words, about 2 minutes

Spanish Empire Shipwrecks Offer New Data in the Quest to Understand Hurricanes

Caribbean Sea shipwrecks offer a high-resolution record of historical hurricane activity, which could be used to tune climate models.

Apr 29, 2016 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

Doing Science with Stories

The experiences of people who live close with the land offer a potentially valuable complement to traditional climate change data.

Apr 27, 2016 | 700 words, about 3 minutes