Research briefs

First international global assessment of long-term active layer monitoring data at the George Washington University Department of Geography and Environment demonstrates clear global evidence that permafrost is thawing across much of the planet.

Can a city's seawall stand up to a blockbuster storm? Will a region's power grid hold against record-breaking heat? And can a town's firefighting resources contain a major wildfire?

Some of the most impactful changes have come in the stressed Colorado River basin.

Scientists have identified hotspots for compound marine heat wave and ocean acidification events, finding they occur more often than expected and can severely disrupt marine ecosystems, fisheries and ocean biodiversity.

A new model simulates the benefits of agrivoltaic farming, in which solar panels and crops share the same land.

In the U.S., since 1980, the most destructive events alone have caused over 2800 deaths and $700 billion in damages. And how have these patterns changed over the last several decades?

WeatherNext enables accurate cyclone forecasts that can give an extra day of warning. Now we are open sourcing the model.

A study finds climate change will increase wildfire activity across Europe, but investments in fire management, prevention and suppression could significantly reduce burned area, highlighting the importance of combining adaptation with climate mitigation.