The hydrological cycle is speeding up as global temperatures get hotter, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like ...

Food systems and emissions harm each other, demanding urgent global change for climate, nutrition, and health resilience.

Terrestrial carbon cycle dynamics remain one of the greatest sources of uncertainty in climate projections, with diverging estimates of ecosystem carbon uptake, affecting the accuracy of Earth system ...

The losses in soil moisture already pose issues for farming, irrigation systems and critical water resources for humans. But ...

Global heating over this millennium could exceed previous estimates due to carbon cycle feedback loops. This is the conclusion of a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) ...

A new study warns that global declines in soil moisture in the 21st century could mark a “permanent” shift in the world’s ...

Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren't just scenic parts of our landscape -- they're also vital engines for life on Earth. These inland waters 'breathe' oxygen, just like we do. But a new study ...

Earth's history is a roller-coaster of climate fluctuations, of relative warmth giving way to frozen periods of glaciation before rising up again to the more temperate climes we experience today.

From hurricanes and flooding to extreme heat, the state experiences the devastating impacts of climate-driven hazards year ...

In recent years, the conversation around climate change has intensified, and for good reason. One driving factor in this ...

Climate change refers to a statistically defined change in the average and/or variability of the climate system, this includes the atmosphere, the water cycle, the land surface, ice and the living ...