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Category Archives: GLOBE Protocols
Record sea ice minimums and snowier winters – what’s the connection?
As the northern hemisphere prepares to enter autumn on 22 September, scientists have been looking to the Arctic to gain clues as to what type of winter may be in store. The winters of 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 produced the second … Continue reading
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Climate concerns for Oman – how soils and hydrology can work together
Oman, a country known for its environmental conservation, pollution control and maintenance of ecological balance, is facing many environmental problems related to changing climate. Some of these include increased salinity of soil and water in the coastal plains, water scarcity, … Continue reading
Posted in Climate, Climate Change, Hydrology, Soil
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Full Circle Superior Part I: Point Samples
This week we take a look at Lake Superior through the eyes of Mike Link and his wife Kate Crowley. Mike is the retired founding director of The Audubon Center of the North Woods in Minnesota, an author of 24 … Continue reading
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Exotic Plant Invasion Part II: Origin and History of Tree-of-heaven in the US and Japan and initial research results
This week, Dr. Rico Gazal continues his discussion of Tree-of-heaven and provides initial research results. Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is spreading widely throughout West Virginia and threatening the native forest ecosystems in Appalachia. This invasive plant was introduced to the United States from … Continue reading
Up in flames: high temperatures, low humidities and high winds make the perfect combination for wildfires
Each GLOBE region has been affected at one time or another by wildfires. Last year, when we discussed the state of the climate for each region, there were mentions of wildfires specifically in the Africa region. The fires referenced then … Continue reading
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