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Elephant Tragedy Prompts Scientists to Probe Viral Secrets of Botswana Water Pans
Scripps researchers analyze viruses in water pans to understand potential disease threats while laying the groundwork for future wildlife protection
Engineered Bacterium Could Shield People from Mercury Toxicity
Researchers load common probiotic species with gene sequences from mercury-resistant microbes found in mines
Report Details the Widespread Impacts of Dust on California
From inhalable toxic chemicals to diminished agricultural yield, dust plays a surprisingly large role in state economy
Growing Our Way out of a Climate Crisis
Genetically enhanced crops could be a key way to meet CO2 removal at the scale it needs
NOAA Collaboration Provides Backbone for Global Environmental Intelligence
Support helps protect monitoring programs, weather forecasting, and technology development essential for public safety
New US Academic Alliance for IPCC Opens Critical Nomination Access
Network will support vital work of American climate scientists
Report Shows Science-Informed Operations Increase NorCal Resilience to Floods
Benefits of the flexible water management strategy outlined in a new report
Local Leadership on Global Climate Crisis Highlighted in Resilience Summit
State and city leaders join scientists, students, advocacy groups to chart plan for action
Atmospheric Rivers Explain Atypical El Niño and La Niña Years
These rivers in the sky don’t play by El Niño or La Niña’s rules
Marine Ecosystem Survey Encounters a New Variable: Falling Ash from Los Angeles Fires
CalCOFI cruise documents ash deposits as far as 100 miles offshore
California Wildfire Analysis from Scripps Oceanography Climate Experts
Scripps Oceanography experts answer questions on the Los Angeles wildfires
Mangrove Loss in Acapulco Likely Worsened the Devastation of Hurricane Otis
Researchers find mangroves are key to reducing hurricane impacts, protecting vulnerable communities, and mitigating climate change
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Correlates with Steep Declines in Whale Populations
After 2010 Deepwater Horizon incident, some Gulf of Mexico species densities declined as much as 83%
Taking Flight: UC San Diego Shaping Future of Atmospheric River Forecasting
The Atmospheric River Reconnaissance program flies into storms to improve forecasts with the help of AI
Scripps-Led Coastal Data Information Program Awarded $40 Million for Cooperative Research
Funding will support advances in wave measurements, improved understanding of coastal changes
Unhoused People Are Highly Vulnerable to Wildfire Smoke
Findings highlight the need for targeted interventions
Study Finds Pattern in DDT Contamination Among Fish off Southern California
The findings could help predict fish toxin levels and inform fish consumption advisories
The Ocean Pavilion Returns to International Climate Conference for a Third Year
Leading science institutions and partners will make the case for greater inclusion of the ocean at COP29
Scientists Discover Molecular Predictors of Toxic Algal Blooms
Genes that act as warning beacon for dangerous neurotoxin identified
Climate Change-Triggered Landslide Unleashes a 650-Foot Mega-Tsunami
Wave created a seismic signal that lasted for nine days
Small and Large Earthquakes Don’t Play By the Same Rules
New model of the physics governing earthquake behavior could improve preparedness
Patent Filed for Novel Method to Detect Toxin in Fresh Water
Test kits now available to identify lethal neurotoxin-producing cyanobacteria
Artificial Climate Controls Might Become Ineffective – Because of Climate Change
Cloud brightening cooling strategy stops working in models when natural systems respond to relentless warming
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