Climate change will increse value of rooftop solar panels

For many US households, increased earnings from rooftop solar panels could total up to hundreds of dollars yearly by the end of the century.

Jim Erickson-U. Michigan • futurity
April 19, 2024 ~8 min

Genome unveils coffee’s prehistoric origins

Researchers have created what they say is the highest-quality reference genome to date of the world's most popular coffee species, Arabica.

U. Buffalo • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~11 min


Team links climate change and Madagascar drought

Scientists have linked human-driven climate change to Madagascar’s megadrought. The finding may help policymakers respond to the crisis.

Lucas Van Wyk Joel-UC Irvine • futurity
April 10, 2024 ~5 min

Canada lynx likely roamed the US more than once thought

Canada lynx might do just fine in areas of the US, even considering climate change and the lack of lynx in those areas now.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
April 5, 2024 ~5 min

‘Recipe book’ could make AI less power hungry

New research digs into how to create climate-friendly artificial intelligence systems that work well but require less energy.

Maria Hornbek-Copenhagen • futurity
April 3, 2024 ~9 min

How will climate change affect mosquito disease transmission?

New research examines an often overlooked aspect in models of how climate change will affect the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

Lourdes Mederos-U. Florida • futurity
March 27, 2024 ~6 min

Building with straw and hemp could seriously cut emissions

Researchers reveal the most effective building renovation strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including some classic materials.

ETH Zurich • futurity
March 25, 2024 ~8 min

Heat index—how hot it feels—is rising faster than temperature

The heat index—essentially how hot it feels—has increased much faster in Texas than has the measured temperature: about three times faster.

Robert Sanders-UC Berkeley • futurity
March 21, 2024 ~10 min


How the livestock industry has shaped climate policy

"...the livestock industry has shaped public opinion and public policy to ensure that it can continue to operate and emit as usual."

Diana Udel - U. Miami • futurity
March 5, 2024 ~5 min

After wildfire, drought gives invasive species a boost

A new study highlights how the interaction between drought, wildfires, and invasive species can transform coastal ecosystems.

Ethan Perez-UC Irvine • futurity
March 1, 2024 ~4 min

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