Unprecedented temperature extremes
Study of paleoclimate records indicates that high northern latitudes are experiencing unprecedented extreme temperatures not seen in the past 600 years.
Climate change
Increasing nitrogen pollution in China
Nitrogen pollution from emissions and agricultural use in China are rivaling the levels seen in Europe in the 1980s.
Coastal eutrophication driving salt marsh loss
Nutrient enrichment is shown to be a driver for salt marsh loss by decreasing below-ground plant mass and increasing rates of microbial decomposition.
Afternoon rain more likely over drier soils
Researchers examine the relationship between soil moisture and precipitation and find that rain fall preferentially over relatively dry soils.
Effects of vegetaton on precipitation
Higher rates of precipitation are observed when the air has previously passed over a vegetated area. Deforestation may thus lead to decreased rainfall in the tropics.
Environmental changes leading to biodiversity loss
Deforestation and environmental changes outside protected areas show an impact on biodiversity and ecosystem function within protected regions.
A Long View on Climate Sensitivity
Past climate change can help us predict how anthropogenic effects will alter future climate patterns.
