Extreme droughts change how forests behave

New research introduces a concept called the "ecosystem wilting point," which explains how whole forests respond to drought.

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
Feb. 21, 2023 ~5 min

‘Savannization’ threatens most land mammals in the Amazon

The "savannization" of the Brazilian Amazon is threatening the land animals that live there. "We're losing Amazon forest as we speak."

Kat Kerlin-UC Davis • futurity
Feb. 17, 2023 ~5 min


New findings help explain fish diversity mystery

As climate change warms the oceans at higher latitudes, it will impede the evolution of fish species, a new study suggests.

Mike Cummings-Yale • futurity
Feb. 14, 2023 ~6 min

Time to get rid of your gas stove?

An expert explains the risks of gas stoves and what you can do to protect your health even if you can't switch to electric.

Boston University • futurity
Feb. 7, 2023 ~10 min

Coral reefs can store CO2, not just emit it

"We were surprised at how significant a role dust accumulation played in switching coral reefs from a CO2 source to a CO2 sink."

U. Queensland • futurity
Feb. 6, 2023 ~5 min

UN report: Ozone layer is healing itself

The United Nations' most recent assessment of the Montreal Protocol offers good news on the restoration of the ozone layer.

Lisa Ercolano-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Feb. 2, 2023 ~8 min

Warming could lead to a 23% US timber tree loss by 2100

The availability of trees used for timber in the continental US could decline by as much as 23% by 2100 under more severe climate scenarios.

Laura Oleniacz - NC State • futurity
Feb. 2, 2023 ~7 min

Climate change may drive fungi to harm our bodies

New research indicates that pathogenic fungi may cause more human diseases as they adapt to climate change.

Karl Bates-Duke • futurity
Feb. 1, 2023 ~7 min


West Antarctica Ice Sheet collapse isn’t set in stone

The West Antarctica Ice Sheet contains enough ice to raise global sea level by 11 feet, but a new study finds its collapse isn't inevitable.

U. Washington • futurity
Jan. 27, 2023 ~7 min

Was CO2 actually lower before Earth got trees?

Geochemical evidence suggests that carbon dioxide levels may have been much lower millions of years before the emergence of large forests.

Dan Bernardi-Syracuse • futurity
Jan. 27, 2023 ~7 min

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