Climate change toll from two droughts tops $800m
Two major droughts in recent years led to nearly $5 billion in damages, $800 million of which is directly attributable to climate change, Marc Daalder reports.
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New president-elect for the SSA
Congratulations to our very own Geophysics professor, John Townend, who has been awarded the position of president-elect for the Seismological Society of America (SSA). The SSA is an international scientific society devoted to the advancement of seismology and the understanding of earthquakes for the benefit of society. John's presidential term will start in April 2021.
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The Environmental Science students share stories on topics of interest including didymo, mangroves and the fashion industry in this class blog.
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Lecture tells tropical tales of polar ice
Data about past changes in the Antarctic ice sheet can come from unexpected places—including coral fossils on tropical islands.
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Research reveals part of an ancient volcanic "superplume" beneath New Zealand
Seismic wave-speeds have revealed part of an ancient volcanic "superplume" beneath New Zealand, highlighting connections between the Earth’s deep interior and the surface we live on.