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Insights from long-term ungrazed and grazed watersheds in western drylands
This article is part of the Spring 2019 issue of the Earth Science Matters Newsletter.
Earth Science Matters - Volume 8, Spring 2019
This issue of Earth Science Matters highlights recently published research that contribute to an improved understanding of how changing land use, climate, and environment affect communities, ecosystems, and the services they provide.
Considering carbon in our Nation's tidal freshwater wetlands
This article is part of the Spring 2019 issue of the Earth Science Matters Newsletter.
New method to reconstruct winter ocean temperatures of the past
This article is part of the Spring 2019 issue of the Earth Science Matters Newsletter.
Investigating century-scale extremes across North America
This article is part of the Spring 2019 issue of the Earth Science Matters Newsletter.
Historical land-use change and ecosystem carbon balance in the continental United States
This article is part of the Spring 2019 issue of the Earth Science Matters Newsletter.
Giant sequoia responses to extreme drought
This article is part of the Spring 2019 issue of the Earth Science Matters Newsletter.
Unraveling the impacts of North Pacific and North Atlantic Ocean warming on Arctic climate
This article is part of the Spring 2019 issue of the Earth Science Matters Newsletter.
Climate R&D-funded Scientist's Work Highlighted as USGS Top Story
Climate R&D-funded scientist, Kristen Manies, recently had her research with methane sensing drones highlighted as a USGS top story. The work uses unmanned aircraft to “sniff” methane gas escaping from thawing permafrost. Learn more about the amazing work...
National Climate Change Viewer data used in an evaluation comparing statistical downscaling methods and data sets
A comprehensive evaluation comparing hydroclimate projections derived from six statistically downscaled data sets, including data underpinning the National Climate Change Viewer (NCCV) was recently published.
California is ‘Browning’ More in the South During Droughts
Vegetation in the southern part of the state is being hit harder due to climate change, UCLA-led study finds.
Land Change Science Seminar
Changing Drought Extremes as a Growing Stressor of Eco-Hydro-Socio-Systems: Strategic Opportunities & Challenges for Multi-Disciplinary USGS Research