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Britain to get even wetter.

3 years and 8 months ago
By Arkenor

Durham University is predicting that the UK, already famous for being a rather damp place, is likely to get moister still in the coming years.

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Coral reefs in danger from ocean acidification

4 years and 1 month ago
By Arkenor

Just a couple of quickies today:

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Reduced ice cover causes rise in Arctic sea temperature

4 years and 1 month ago
By Arkenor

Record-breaking amounts of ice-free water have deprived the Arctic of more of its natural “sunscreen” than ever in recent summers. The effect is so pronounced that sea surface temperatures rose to 5 C above average in one place this year, a high never before observed, says the oceanographer who has compiled the first-ever look at average sea surface temperatures for the region.

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Gas-guzzling bacteria could help fight global warming

4 years and 1 month ago
By Arkenor

Emerald Spring in Yellowstone National Park

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