Scientists issue warning about alarming trend in the global spread of diseases: 'A perfect storm of illness is brewing'
"It's ... pushing humans into the kind of communities where they’re more likely to get infected."
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"It's ... pushing humans into the kind of communities where they’re more likely to get infected."
Open access notables More Frequent Abrupt Marine Environmental Changes Expected, Heinze et al., Geophysical Research Letters:
As the climate changes and weather warms, the freezing line is shifting, bringing rain and ice to regions not prepared for it.
Kashmir faces an unprecedented environmental crisis as it grapples with an extended dry spell, unseasonably warm temperatures, and a dearth of snowfall, raising concerns about water scarcity, power generation, and the impact on agriculture and tourism. The renowned ski resort of Gulmarg, known for its powdered snow, is devoid of visitors, with houseboats and tourism suffering historic lows. The region experiences extreme temperature fluctuations, with record-breaking warmth observed in January. Climate change, indicated by a decline in snowfall events, poses threats to water-dependent sectors,...
Kimberly Prather, an atmospheric chemist at UC San Diego, is one of 20 scientists being honored by the National Academy of Sciences for extraordinary achievements, it was announced Monday.