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International “State of the Climate” report confirms record-high greenhouse gases, global sea level, and ocean heat in 2025

The 36th annual State of the Climate report reveals record highs in greenhouse gas concentrations, global sea level, and ocean heat content. Greenhouse gas concentrations reached a 53% increase from preindustrial levels, with fossil fuel emissions reaching a record high in 2025.

SourceAmerican Meteorological Society·JournalBulletin of the American Meteorological Society·DateAug 10, 2026

A resilient native seagrass species could help reshape coastal restoration

Researchers have identified Ruppia maritima as a resilient native seagrass species that can help restore degraded estuarine habitats. The species has a distinctive annual life cycle and a persistent seed bank, allowing it to persist through disturbance and regenerate when conditions improve.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalRegional Studies in Marine Science·TypeObservational study·DateAug 4, 2026

Microorganisms actively shape the ocean floor

Researchers have discovered that microorganisms actively contribute to mineral formation on the ocean floor, using compounds such as sulfate and sulfur to promote pyrite formation. The study reveals a complex interplay between biological and geological processes at the ocean floor.

SourceMARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Biogeosciences·DateJul 29, 2026
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SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

Air quality: Rainfall history matters as much as where the air came from

Researchers analyzed cloud and rainwater samples collected over 19 summers at Mount Washington, revealing that rainfall history impacts air pollution as much as wind direction. The study provides a valuable tool for meteorologists to improve predictions over complex terrains, with implications for waterways fed from the mountains.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalEarth and Space Science·DateJun 17, 2026

Distant ocean temperatures found to influence snowfall in Antarctica

Researchers found that warm South Atlantic Ocean temperatures influence atmospheric blocking patterns, leading to more frequent and intense snowfall events in East Antarctica. The study's findings highlight the importance of global climate connections across vast distances.

SourceResearch Organization of Information and Systems·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres·TypeObservational study·DateJun 15, 2026

Reforestation effects on water resources depend on global warming level

A new study by researchers from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals that reforestation has varying effects on water resources under different warming scenarios. Under low-warming conditions, reforestation slightly increases global water but widens the gap between wet and dry regions. In contr...

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalOne Earth·DateJun 15, 2026

Why the Arctic’s rivers are rusting

Thawing permafrost is causing Arctic rivers to turn toxic with orange iron particles, suffocating insects and smothering fish. The process also involves acid rock drainage, where pyrite breaks down into sulfuric acid and sulfate, creating rust-like particles.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateJun 1, 2026
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Interactive hydrology makes a splash with students

Researchers from the University of Tokyo developed SplashTune, a gamified rainfall–runoff model that simulates water movement and environmental effects on river flow. The interactive tool improves students' self-reported understanding of complex flood processes, including soil moisture and land use impact.

SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalWater Resources Research·DateMay 18, 2026

Bigger and wetter storms mean drier conditions over time

A study by Dartmouth researchers shows that annual rainfall is increasingly concentrated into bigger and wetter storms with longer dry periods in between. This means less water is available for land, soil can only absorb so much at once, and what's not soaked up evaporates more readily.

SourceDartmouth College·JournalNature·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 13, 2026

Scientists uncover how mid-latitude westerlies contribute moisture to Asian water towers

Researchers identify a 'vertical conveyor' mechanism that transports moisture from the mid-latitudes to the Asian Water Towers through a process of nocturnal decoupling. This process integrates up to 30% of westerlies-advected moisture into the local cycle without precipitation, sustaining near-surface moisture accumulation.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMay 12, 2026

Extensive freshened water beneath the ocean floor confirmed for the first time

An international team has successfully documented and sampled freshened water within a zone nearly 200 metres thick beneath the ocean floor. This discovery sheds light on offshore freshened groundwater systems and their relevance to coastal communities relying on groundwater for freshwater supply.

SourceMARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen·DateFeb 4, 2026
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Concordia study finds snow droughts in western and southern Canada could affect nearly all Canadians

A new method developed by Concordia researchers shows how small but widespread snowpack declines can ripple across Canada's water supply. The study found that usable snow water has declined sharply in areas of the Canadian Rockies, affecting a quarter of Canada's land mass and 86% of its population.

SourceConcordia University·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 29, 2026

Organic carbon in a submarine pressure cooker

The study found that organic materials in sediments decompose under supercritical conditions, releasing hydrogen molecules. This process is a more significant source of dissolved hydrogen in the ocean than previously believed.

SourceMARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen·DateJan 6, 2026

AMS 2026 Meeting showcases atmospheric science and the “human factor”

The 106th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society will focus on the intersection of technology and human decision-making in weather, water, and climate sciences. The meeting will feature keynote presentations, Presidential Sessions, and named symposia highlighting key Earth science topics.

SourceAmerican Meteorological Society·DateDec 3, 2025
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AMS Science Preview: Railways and cyclones; pinned clouds; weather warnings in wartime

Researchers investigate how adjacent cities exacerbate each other's heat island effects. A study also highlights the need for improved hindcasting infrastructure in climate science. Additionally, a campaign monitors pinned clouds over industrial sources of heat and finds that trees are more reliable against heat stress than buildings.

SourceAmerican Meteorological Society·JournalJournal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology·DateNov 21, 2025

Tracing mountain water to its hidden sources

A team of researchers, led by Lijing Wang, used field data and modeling to explore the factors influencing mountain headwater streams. They found that evergreen forests act as a buffer for excessive snowmelt flow, while subsurface conditions like permeability control streamflow dynamics.

SourceUniversity of Connecticut·JournalWater Resources Research·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 19, 2025

The future fate of water in the Andes

Researchers project that Chile's glaciers will only be able to contribute half of today's runoff meltwater during extreme dry summer months. They call for effective water management strategies and coordinated global climate policies to mitigate future megadroughts.

SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 18, 2025

Sand mining threatens the future of critical SE Asian ecosystem

The study found that sand mining in the Mekong River is causing a decline in the reverse flow system that feeds water into Tonlé Sap Lake. The lake is home to 885 species and provides livelihoods for almost two million fishers, but its future is at risk due to the increased extraction rates.

SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalNature Sustainability·DateNov 10, 2025

FAU’s CAROSEL offers new ‘spin’ on monitoring water quality in real time

Researchers track benthic nutrient fluxes using a new device called CAROSEL, which measures nitrogen released from sediments in real-time. The findings reveal daily rhythms in oxygen fluxes and highlight the importance of understanding sediment-water interactions in managing aquatic ecosystems.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalLimnology and Oceanography·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 5, 2025
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Predicted CO2 levels cause marked increase in forest temperatures

Researchers found that elevated CO2 levels can cause leaf temperatures to rise by up to 1.3°C in forests, with a greater impact during extreme heatwaves. This change is likely caused by reduced transpiration and could have significant effects on the water cycle globally.

SourceUniversity of Plymouth·JournalGlobal Change Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 5, 2025

Study finds humans outweigh climate in depleting Arizona's water supply

A study published in Water Resources Research reveals that human groundwater pumping has depleted Tucson-area aquifers more than natural climate variation over the past few decades. The research team reconstructed groundwater ages, recharge rates, and water table depths using chemical and isotopic markers.

SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalWater Resources Research·TypeObservational study·DateOct 16, 2025

And Swiss glaciers continue to melt

The Swiss Alps have experienced its fourth greatest shrinkage of glacier ice since 2003, with over 1,000 small glaciers disappearing since 2015. The rapid melting was driven by low snowfall and record-breaking heatwaves in June 2025.

SourceETH Zurich·TypeObservational study·DateOct 1, 2025
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Running dry – a new study warns of extreme water scarcity in the coming decades

A new study reveals that global warming is accelerating the risk of multi-year droughts leading to extreme water scarcity. The frequency of Day Zero Droughts will increase sharply over the coming decades, affecting 750 million people globally by the end of this century.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 23, 2025

New climate models to reveal secret life of water

Scientists at Rice University and NSF NCAR are developing a new climate model that can track water's unique fingerprints, providing insights into the water cycle and its impact on climate systems. The project aims to better understand how much rain falls, where moisture comes from, and how it travels through the atmosphere and oceans.

SourceRice University·DateSep 10, 2025

The tipping of the last resilient glaciers

Researchers studying Tajikistan's Kyzylsu Glacier found that the glacier likely reached its tipping point in 2018, with decreasing snowfall causing it to melt. The study uses computational models driven by new local observations and demonstrates the importance of densifying observational data in understanding anomalous glacier behavior.

SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 2, 2025
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“Major floods and droughts every 15 years” ... AI forecasts a crisis

A new study led by Professor Jonghun Kam predicts that Pakistan will experience major floods and severe droughts on a periodic basis, exacerbated by accelerating global warming. The AI model forecasts these extreme weather events every 15 years for the upper Indus River, and roughly every 11 years for surrounding rivers.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalEnvironmental Research Letters·DateSep 2, 2025

The 8,000-year history recorded in Great Salt Lake sediments

A University of Utah geoscientist analyzed carbon and oxygen isotopes in lake sediments to document profound changes arising from agriculture and rail causeway. The study reconstructs the lake's water and carbon budgets through time, highlighting two distinct human-driven shifts: one related to settlement arrival and another to the con...

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·TypeObservational study·DateAug 15, 2025

Unraveling the enigma of low-velocity zones beneath tectonic plates

Researchers have discovered that low-velocity zones beneath subducting tectonic plates are caused by partial melts generated from upwelling water-rich mantle material. These melt pockets rise through the mantle, creating a global water-recycling loop and lubricating plate motion.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 12, 2025

Scientists warn of urgent need to tackle changes impacting river deltas

A new framework identifies key causes of changes affecting river deltas, including climate change, sea level rise, and human activities. The framework provides a basis for prioritizing timely, locally grounded action to address the complex challenges facing these critical ecosystems.

SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalNature Climate Change·DateJul 7, 2025
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Save twice the ice by limiting global warming

A new study finds that limiting global warming to 1.5°C could save twice as much glacier ice as current policies, which project an average of +2.7°C. This would mitigate 10cm of sea-level rise and preserve up to 39% of global glacier mass.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalScience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 29, 2025

Research project investigates freshened water under the ocean floor

A groundbreaking expedition aims to validate hypotheses about the origin of freshened groundwater in offshore aquifers. Researchers will collect sediment and water samples from beneath the ocean on the New England Shelf, shedding light on the dynamics of these systems and their influence on nutrient and element cycling.

SourceMARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen·DateMay 20, 2025

UT Austin grad students find missing link in early Martian water cycle

Researchers Mohammad Afzal Shadab and Eric Hiatt developed a computer model that calculates the time it took for water on early Mars to percolate from the surface down to the aquifer, finding a 50-200 year timeframe. This process could have covered Mars with at least 300 feet of water.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 19, 2025

Microorganisms employ a secret weapon during metabolism

A study found that microorganisms using the reductive tricarboxylic acid cycle dominate in shallow-water hydrothermal systems. This energy-efficient process enables them to transfer carbon into organic molecules, allowing them to survive in harsh conditions.

SourceMARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen·JournalBiogeosciences·DateApr 16, 2025
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Three University of Virginia Engineering faculty elected as AAAS Fellows

Three UVA Engineering faculty members have been elected as AAAS Fellows for their groundbreaking work in computer architecture, energy transport, and hydrology. Sandhya Dwarkadas, Patrick E. Hopkins, and Venkataraman Lakshmi were recognized for their innovative research and contributions to their respective fields.

SourceUniversity of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science·DateApr 1, 2025

Cleaning microplastics

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a system that actively removes microplastics from water in a single cycle. The microcleaners, made from biodegradable materials, use the Marangoni effect to self-disperse and capture microplastics, which are then collected by skimming.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 26, 2025

NASA scientists find new human-caused shifts in global water cycle

New research using 20 years of observations shows significant changes in the global water cycle, primarily driven by agricultural activities. These shifts have implications for water management practices, such as designing infrastructure for floods or developing drought indicators.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 16, 2025

Study links climate change and earthquake frequency

A recent Colorado State University study demonstrates that climate change can affect earthquake frequency, as glaciers recede and slip along faults increases. This suggests that earthquake activity could increase as glaciers melt, impacting hazard assessment and seismology.

SourceColorado State University·JournalGeology·DateDec 18, 2024
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Deep underground flooding beneath arima hot springs: A potential trigger for the 1995 Kobe (Hyogo-Ken Nanbu) earthquake

A study found that a significant increase in plate-derived water beneath Arima Hot Springs occurred before the 1995 Kobe earthquake, potentially weakening the fault and triggering the quake. This phenomenon is similar to increased chloride ions and radon in groundwater, which have been reported as precursors to earthquakes.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateSep 27, 2024

Location, location, location: Snowpack storage and runoff timing in burn scars depend on site and terrain

Snowmelt rates vary by slope orientation and receive varying amounts of solar radiation. The study found that burned south-facing slopes accumulate less snow and melt earlier than other aspects due to increased solar radiation absorption. This understanding will improve models and tools for water managers.

SourceColorado State University·JournalWater Resources Research·TypeObservational study·DateSep 18, 2024

Turning seawater into fresh water through solar power

Researchers have designed an energy-efficient device to produce drinking water from seawater using solar power, addressing the critical need for clean water in coastal nations. The new technology can continuously desalinate water without major maintenance, producing up to 20 litres of fresh water per square meter.

SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 11, 2024
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The risk of global water scarcity is greater when accounting for the origin of rain.

A new study reveals that risks to global water security are significantly higher when considering the environmental conditions and governability of areas where moisture evaporates before falling as rain. This approach identifies regions with high water scarcity risk, including those dependent on neighboring countries for upwind moisture.

SourceStockholm University·JournalNature Water·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 2, 2024

Plucking water from the air

Researchers developed a system that passively alternates between capturing and generating water, eliminating manual labor requirements. The system uses mass transport bridges to optimize efficiency and effectiveness, producing 2-3 liters of water per square meter daily.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 30, 2024

Fresh findings: Earliest evidence of life-bringing freshwater on Earth

Researchers have found evidence of fresh water on Earth dating back to four billion years ago, shedding light on the planet's early history and the emergence of life. This discovery suggests landmasses and freshwater played a crucial role in supporting life within a relatively short time frame after the planet formed.

SourceCurtin University·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeImaging analysis·DateJun 3, 2024

Drought in the Cerrado (Neotropical savanna) is the worst for at least seven centuries, study shows

A study published in Nature Communications reveals that the Cerrado biome in Brazil is experiencing its worst drought in at least 700 years, caused by global warming. The research used chemical analysis of stalagmites to extend the perception of drought back seven centuries and linked it to disruption in the hydrological cycle.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 23, 2024
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Could fishponds help with Hawaiʻi’s food sustainability?

A study by University of Hawaii researchers suggests that revitalizing Indigenous aquaculture systems, known as loko iʻa fishponds, can increase locally available seafood production. This revival has the potential to boost local food production and provide a sustainable solution to Hawaiʻi's seafood supply.

SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalEcosphere·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 25, 2024

UT Arlington grad student earns fellowship from atomic energy agency

Suprina Shrestha, a UT Arlington graduate student, has been awarded the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship from the International Atomic Energy Agency. The fellowship aims to support women in studying nuclear-related subjects and will provide financial assistance for her research in isotope hydrology.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·DateMar 12, 2024

Scientists uncover comparable net radiation between the high-elevation Tibetan Plateau and the low-elevation Yangtze River region

The study reveals comparable net radiation between the Tibetan Plateau and Yangtze River region, with minimal disparity primarily due to differences in longwave radiation. Surface heat fluxes vary significantly depending on soil conditions, with grassland exhibiting higher latent heating and lower sensible heating.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAtmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters·DateMar 6, 2024
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New study sheds new light on forests' role in climate and water cycle

A new study sheds light on the complex relationship between forests and the climate system, highlighting the impact of forest emissions on cloud formation and global temperatures. Researchers emphasize the need for improved climate models to accurately represent these interactions.

SourceStockholm University·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 7, 2024

How can we evaluate the quality of global water models?

Researchers evaluated global water models using new approach, finding inconsistencies in climate regions and water extremes, with implications for agriculture and groundwater use. The study highlights the need for improved model evaluation methods to inform decision makers and improve model development.

SourceInternational Institute for Applied Systems Analysis·JournalNature Water·DateNov 28, 2023