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Arctic warming fuels 2 distinct climate regimes in Siberia that could wake up a methane 'sleeping giant'New research finds that western Siberia is becoming wetter as the world warms, while eastern Siberia seems to be getting drier. And both these conditions are fueling a rise in methane emissions, spelling trouble for the climate.
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25 years ago, a NASA astronaut captured this haunting photo of the 9/11 attacksEarth from space During the Sept. 11 attacks, NASA astronaut Frank Culbertson — the only American not on Earth at the time — snapped a "sobering" shot of smoke pouring across New York City as the second tower fell.
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AI's water use is a problem, but shifting from electricity to solar or wind power could helpThough water consumption by data centers pales in comparison to that of some other industries, it's a problem in water-stressed regions. Water-saving cooling technologies could help.
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'A worrying snapshot': Satellite image shows large patches of open water less than 40 miles from the North PoleAn image from NASA Worldview shows how brittle Arctic sea ice is becoming due to global warming, with large patches of open water visible near the North Pole on Aug. 29.
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'The apple you eat isn't the apple your granddaughter will eat': What's on the menu in a warming world?Science Spotlight Almost every aspect of our food system will be transformed by climate change.
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An ancient 'supervolcano' has been found hiding beneath eastern England. But experts say there's not enough evidence to call it that.Geologists recently identified a 454.4 million-year-old volcano on England's east coast, but whether the structure can be considered a "supervolcano" remains an open question.
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China reaches solar energy milestone — what does this mean for the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter?China is rapidly expanding its ability to harness renewable energy sources.
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Nobody is preparing for the worst day in historyOpinion Governments must start preparing for Black Swan events, says researcher Florian Ulrich Jehn.
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Ghostly green lakes merge in Australian outback after 2 years of heavy rainEarth from space A 2024 satellite photo shows a series of ephemeral lakes that merged into a single emerald structure in Australia's Northern Territory following two years of extreme rainfall.
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