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Climate change and the environment
Climate change and fisheriesRising ocean temperatures, acidification, and deoxygenation are altering marine habitats. These changes affect the productivity of both marine and freshwater…
Charney ReportIn 1975, Wallace Broecker published an article in the journal Science that popularized the term global warming. He predicted unprecedented temperatures for…
Marine heatwaveIn the summer of 2011, a massive warming event struck the west coast of Australia. This unprecedented heat caused kelp forests to die back rapidly along…
Arctic sea ice declineIn 1978, satellite records began tracking the Arctic Ocean. By 2013, ice that was at least four years old accounted for only seven percent of all Arctic sea…
Atlantic meridional overturning circulationThe Atlantic meridional overturning circulation moves warm, saline water northward in the upper layers of the ocean. This flow originates from the tropical…
Tropical cyclones and climate changeTropical cyclones draw their energy from warm, moist air. This fuel source becomes more potent as ocean temperatures rise due to human-induced climate change.