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Air pollution can mean more, or fewer, hurricanes. It depends where you live

Smog from factories and cars has led to more storms in the Atlantic Ocean, but fewer in the Pacific. A new study explains why.
Fires, then floods: Risk of deadly climate combination rises

Fires, then floods: Risk of deadly climate combination rises

A new study found that the dangerous pairing of disasters may become more common in the American West as rains trigger runaway surges of mud and debris in areas damaged by wildfire.
The Arctic Ocean was invaded by its neighbor earlier than anyone thought
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The Arctic Ocean was invaded by its neighbor earlier than anyone thought

The saltier Atlantic broke through layers of ice and freshwater, contributing to the Arctic’s warming.
Satellites could help track if nations keep their carbon pledges

Satellites could help track if nations keep their carbon pledges

Scientists used satellite measurements of carbon dioxide to detect small atmospheric reductions over areas under coronavirus lockdowns. The approach could help track emissions more quickly in the future.
A million years of data confirms: Monsoons are likely to get worse
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A million years of data confirms: Monsoons are likely to get worse

The annual summer monsoon in South Asia begins this month. A new study points to more destructive storms.
Surviving weed-out classes in science may be a state of mind
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Surviving weed-out classes in science may be a state of mind

Social ties to classmates and how students feel could be more important than innate ability when it comes to enduring early STEM courses.
Heat and drought team up more frequently, with disastrous results
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Heat and drought team up more frequently, with disastrous results

A new study finds that what used to be a rare weather double whammy has been occurring more frequently in recent decades because of climate change.
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