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Seven-year shift as climate change moves mountain plants uphill

Global warming is causing mountain plants to migrate to higher altitudes in the space of just seven years, new research has revealed. Researchers at the University of Granada Department of Botanic participated in the international study that analyzed species diversity shifts in 66 summits of 17 European ranges between 2001 and 2008. In the Iberian… Seguir Leyendo Seven-year shift as climate change moves mountain plants uphill

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Scientists peer into Antarctica’s past to predict our future climate

The poles control much of our global climate. Giant ice sheets in Antarctica behave like mirrors, reflecting the sun’s energy and moderating the world’s temperatures. The waxing and waning of these ice sheets contribute to changes in sea level and affect ocean circulation, which regulates our climate by transporting heat around the planet. Despite their… Seguir Leyendo Scientists peer into Antarctica’s past to predict our future climate