Dust Storms Recast as Global Rainmakers in Groundbreaking Study
Chinese scientists reveal dust storms are ‘hidden drivers’ shaping global extreme rainfall patterns, challenging traditional views and offering new climate insights.
Environmental Study
Study Reveals Underestimated Soil NOx Emissions in California’s Salton Sea Basin
A new study from the University of California, Davis, reveals that soil contributes at least one-quarter of all nitrogen oxide emissions in California’s Salton Sea air basin.
Qinghai-Xizang Plateau Absorbs Up to 140 Million Tonnes of CO2 Annually, Study Reveals
A new study reveals that the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau absorbs up to 140 million tonnes of CO2 annually, contributing significantly to China’s carbon sink and boasting a carbon surplus.
Study Reveals Human-Caused Rise in Global Rainfall Variability Over Past Century
A new study reveals human activities have significantly increased global rainfall variability since the 1900s, impacting weather patterns from daily to intraseasonal timescales.
Study Reveals Significant Lake Expansion on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over 30 Years
New research by the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals that lakes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau have expanded by over 10,000 square kilometers in 30 years, highlighting significant environmental changes.
Study Reveals U.S. Landfills as Major Methane Super-Emitters
A new study finds that over half of U.S. landfills are major sources of methane emissions, highlighting a crucial opportunity to address climate change by targeting persistent leaks.