Oceans

Melting tropical glaciers threaten freshwater sources while sea ice melt accelerates rising oceans

“Tropical glacier” — the term sounds like an oxymoron and, due to climate change, it might become one. These bodies of ice nestle in the

Climate change continues as a global crisis amid COVID-19—and it’s the greater threat

COVID-19 swept the world, with little regard for anyone who stood in its path. Within weeks, the virus killed thousands, isolated people in their homes

Melting glaciers on Mount Everest could threaten freshwater for millions and world economies

Amid this year’s global pandemic, the world is also fighting more frequent and severe hurricanes, larger wildfires and prolonged heat waves—indicative that climate change is

Rare-earth metal reveals ancient ocean currents linked to climate triggers

Despite the sci-fi name of this rare-earth element, neodymium is actually pretty common. The silvery metal is used in everything from cell phones and wind

Climate science pioneer Wallace Broecker memorialized at namesake symposium

The locked office of the late climate scientist Wallace “Wally” Broecker displays a wooden ship’s wheel, mounted on a window-paneled wall behind his former desk.

4,000 floating robots take on climate change

I ziplined recently with a scientist who told me that her work involved almost 4,000 floating robots and a massive global computer database that could

Tiny shells reveal clues to ocean health in North Pacific

Calcium carbonate, a primary ingredient in the shells of tiny marine organisms, reduces the acidification of our world’s oceans. The ocean is approximately 30% more

‘Grandfather of climate science’ Wally Broecker remembered at climate conference

Dozens of scientists convene every year at the Comer Climate Conference to share new research about rising oceans and melting glaciers, both today and in

Renowned geoscientist talks climate research, renewable solutions

Richard Alley caught a cold while flying to southwest Wisconsin for the annual Comer Climate Conference land, hosted each fall by the Comer Family Foundation.