Collapse of critical Atlantic current now more likely
Collapse of critical Atlantic current no longer low-likelihood, study warns.
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Millions in U.S. face water security crisis, study warns
Millions of Americans face a growing crisis in accessing clean, affordable water, new research warns.
U.S. discards critical minerals amid mining operations
U.S. discards critical minerals it mines, study finds.
Birds sing longer in light-polluted areas
New study finds birds sing up to an hour longer daily in light-polluted areas.
Arctic sea ice melt slows dramatically
Arctic sea ice melt slows over 20 years, surprising scientists. Natural variations may be the cause.
Human activity intensifies African heatwaves
African heatwaves are hotter, longer, and more frequent due to human activities like fossil fuel burning, per UIC researchers.
Most flood losses in the US go uninsured
70% of annual flood losses in the USA, totaling $17B, are uninsured, with low-income communities bearing the brunt.
Droughts linked to Maya civilization collapse, study finds
Droughts lasting up to 13 years may have caused the Maya collapse, reveals a new study.