A new Rice University study is shedding light on a long-debated question: Can climate variability influence the risk of armed ...

Scientists mapped how El Niño, drought, and rapid climate swings can increase armed conflict risk in vulnerable regions ...

One of the most pervasive misunderstandings of climate — even among some who publish on climate — is the belief that any long-term trend in a measured climate variable indicates a change in climate, ...

Researchers warn against oversimplifying climate change’s role in conflicts. But some conditions can increase the likelihood ...

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Ocean wave climates are changing under the combined influence of global/regional climate variability, with important consequences for coastal environments, ...

Spread the loveAs we move further into the 21st century, the consequences of global warming are becoming increasingly apparent. NASA’s Earth Observatory has recently published data showing that the ...

Homo sapiens’ interconnected networks gave them a survival edge over more isolated Neanderthals amid environmental changes.

Scientists warn that shifting monsoon timing and erratic rainfall are destabilizing India's agriculture and water governance.