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The most common forest fires in the north-central United States are prescribed burns, which are less commonly studied than wildfires. A new study on prescribed burns in northern Michigan revealed distinct chemical signals of certain trees native to the area, highlighting the importance of further studying this region.
The sudden, sustained rise in atmospheric methane since 2007 has posed one of the most significant, pressing questions in climate research: Where is it coming from? By analyzing stable carbon isotope ratios, a research team identified microbial sources.
Humid heat often worsens health risks of extreme heat by compromising human cooling mechanisms (sweating).
Small businesses are critical in community disaster recovery. They provide essential goods and services and employment, and act as gathering locations during disasters.
The convergence of climate change, past wildland fire policy, and an expanding wildland–urban interface have increased pressure on wildland fire managers to use science-based information to improve management outcomes.
The Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) program is proud to announce the release of Climate in Context: Science and Society Partnering for Adaptation, an edited volume being ...
Drought affects every state in the U.S. Its impacts cut across economies and the environment and can last for years. Since 1980 more than 20 drought events have cost the nation at least $1 billion …
A study funded in part by CPO’s Sectoral Applications Research Program developed an improved reconstruction of the Columbia River streamflow using tree-ring records sensitive to climate forcings. ...