Arctic rivers face big changes with a warming climate, permafrost thaw and an accelerating water cycle − the effects will have global consequences

A new study shows how thawing permafrost and intensifying storms will change how water moves into and through Arctic rivers.

Ambarish Karmalkar, Assistant Professor of Geosciences, University of Rhode Island • conversation
March 5, 2024 • ~8 min

Human disruption to Earth's freshwater cycle has exceeded the safe limit, our research shows

‘Green water’ is essential for healthy soils and a benign climate, but it’s under threat.

Lan Wang Erlandsson, Researcher and Theme leader, Anthropocene Dynamics, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University • conversation
June 27, 2022 • ~9 min

Predicting droughts and floods: why we're studying 19th-century ocean records

The water cycle is intensifying as the world warms, bringing heavier downpours and longer droughts.

Stuart Cunningham, Professor of Ocean Circulation and Climate, Scottish Association for Marine Science • conversation
July 26, 2021 • ~6 min

Malaria: new map shows which areas will be at risk because of global warming

We modelled surface water across Africa to show which parts of the continent are climatically-suitable for malaria – and how this will change.

Chris Thomas, Global Professor in Water & Planetary Health, University of Lincoln • conversation
Aug. 28, 2020 • ~8 min

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