Climate Science Archives - State of the Planet

Sidney Hemming, Paleoclimate Detective, Wins Guggenheim Fellowship

A Q&A with the geochemist, who plans to investigate a key climate interval millions of years ago.

by |April 13, 2021

Fossil Plants at Bottom of the Greenland Ice Sheet Warn of Future Melting

The discovery of fossil plants below a mile of Greenland ice indicates that the ice sheet completely melted in the past, and suggests it could rapidly do so again.

by |March 15, 2021

The ‘Zealandia Switch’: Missing Link in Big Natural Climate Shifts?

Movements of winds in the Southern Hemisphere may be the key to waxing and waning of ice ages, says a new study.

by |March 15, 2021
gisela winckler headshot with ocean background

You Asked: If the Science is Clear, Why Do We Need More Climate Research?

Climate scientist Gisela Winckler explains the link between climate science and solutions, and shares some of her research adventures.

by |January 26, 2021

2020 Tied With 2016 as the Hottest Year on Record

Scientists at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies find that 2020 was statistically equal with 2016, continuing a long-term trend.

by |January 15, 2021

Far-Drifting Antarctic Icebergs Are Trigger of Ice Ages, Scientists Say

Large numbers of icebergs that drifted unusually far from Antarctica before melting into ocean waters have been key to initiating ice ages of the past, says a new study.

by |January 13, 2021

New Offerings in Earth Institute’s Non-Degree Programs for Spring 2021

Join us for another exciting semester of non-degree learning opportunities around climate and sustainability.

by |January 4, 2021

Researchers Strengthen Projections of Climate’s Impacts on Agriculture

Scenarios that exclude the effects of CO2 can finally be eliminated from climate change impact assessments, according to a new study.

by |December 13, 2020

Some Amazon Regions May Resist Climate-Driven Drying Better Than Thought

New research suggests that trees may handle predicted drier conditions better than current models suggest.

by |November 20, 2020

Data on Past Climates Key to Predicting Future, Scientists Say

An international team suggests that research centers around the world using numerical models to predict future climate change should include simulations of past climates.

by |November 5, 2020