Can Seagrass Save Shellfish From Climate Change?
Warming oceans are hurting the shellfish industry. Scientists are hoping that seagrasses, like seaweed, can help soak up extra carbon in the water.
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Jerry Brown's Last State Of The State Mixes Optimism And Warnings
California Gov. Jerry Brown delivered his final State of the State address on Thursday to lawmakers in Sacramento. Brown is California's longest-serving governor.
Are There Zombie Viruses In The Thawing Permafrost?
There's a new fear from climate change: bacteria and viruses buried in frozen ground coming back to life as the Arctic warms up. We went digging in permafrost to find out how worried we should be.
New Report Shows Weather Disasters In 2017 Cost More Than $300 Billion
Hurricanes, fires and even hail contributed to billions of dollars in damages. The government study also finds that it was among the warmest years on record.
Scientists Say A Fluctuating Jet Stream May Be Causing Extreme Weather Events
A new study says unusual patterns of the polar jet stream circling the Northern Hemisphere may have led to dramatic weather in Europe and North America.
Montana Barley Fields Become Front Line For Climate Change And Beer
Barley, the "king of malt," needs a precise recipe of water and sunshine to thrive — too much of either will cause it to wither and die. And amid a changing climate, that's exactly what's happening.
2017 NC Temperatures Set Record Highs And Lows
Last week's frigid weather included one of the coldest seven-day stretches in North Carolina's history, and on January 7th, the temperature hit minus 4 degrees in Raleigh, a new record low.
After Devastating Cyclone, Fiji Farmers Plant For A Changed Climate
As the Pacific island archipelago of Fiji faces a warming planet, the country's farmers are turning to more climate-resilient techniques that other storm-prone communities worldwide could model.
As Corals Wither Around The World, Scientists Try IVF
Battered by climate change and pollution, coral reefs are dying off. But in Guam, one group of scientists are trying to revive these tiny animals — with the coral equivalent of IVF.
Climate Change Likely To Increase Volcanic Eruptions, Scientists Say
A recent study in the journal Geology says glacial ice has an impact on the behavior of magma below the Earth's surface. It finds a correlation between a warmer climate and more volcanic activity.