Trees ‘remember’ wetter times − never having known abundant rain could buffer today’s young forests against climate change
Our observations provide hope that young trees may be better prepared to cope with the world as humans have shaped ...
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Drought can hit almost anywhere: How 5 cities that nearly ran dry got water use under control
As global temperatures rise, cities throughout the US are more likely to experience drier conditions
The Sunbelt’s growing population faces increasing climate hazards
New research identified US counties with large and vulnerable populations exposed to heat stress, water shortages or wildfire.
Video: What is climate migration?
This bite-sized video describes how climate change is influencing decisions to migrate.
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers examine how drought and water volume affect nutrients in Apalachicola River
Their findings give researchers a more detailed understanding of the Apalachicola River and its watershed.
Heat waves, droughts cause billions of dollars in global economic losses
An increase in extreme heat and severe droughts lops off about 0.2% of a country’s GDP, a new study found.
Wildfires can create their own weather, further spreading the flames − an atmospheric scientist explains how
Fire-produced thunderstorms are much more common than anyone realized just a few years ago.
FAU lands $1.3M NSF grant to boost dryland soil quality
The research is expected to deepen knowledge of how microbes react to climate conditions.
Can Florida’s orange growers survive another hurricane season?
A perfect storm of hurricanes, diseases and water scarcity threatens to wipe out the state's famed citrus industry.
Climate change profoundly affects our birds
Audubon reports that two-thirds of America's bird species are at risk of extinction because of climate change.