Observations from the Little Bunker

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 12 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02334-wThe gap between adaptation policy planning and actual implementation could delay effective actions. Researchers demonstrate why internal consistency checks should be the...

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 19 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02318-wHow mountain glaciers will react to temporarily overshooting 1.5 °C of warming is poorly understood. Here the authors show irreversible global glacier loss...

Snow cover is of key importance for water resources in high mountain Asia (HMA) and is expected to undergo extensive changes in a warming climate. Past studies have quantified snow...

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue 20, May 2025.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue 20, May 2025. Geological observations informed by climate dynamics imply that the oceans were 99.9% covered by light-blocking ice shelves...

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 21 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02300-6The authors combine horizontal and vertical climate velocities to understand how marine species shift in response to climate change. They show that...

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 19 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02337-7Climate mitigation through natural climate solutions in crop-lands may be a way to reconcile climate goals with food security. However, here the...

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 19 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02312-2Glaciers are retreating under climate change and generating excessive meltwater. A modelling study shows that regrowing glaciers may lead to water scarcity...

Nature Climate Change, Published online: 14 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02332-yUsing seven generations of selected zebrafish (Danio rerio), the authors consider the trade-offs and mechanisms behind evolution of warming tolerance. They show...

Tropical cyclone (TC) Freddy traversed the South Indian Ocean (SIO) in 2023, setting a record for longevity and ranking secondly among historical TCs for both accumulated cyclone energy and potential...

Lebanon is one of the richest countries in water resources in the Middle East. Despite its small geographical area, it faces escalating environmental challenges, including air pollution, water pollution, soil...

Gaining knowledge of the past and present variations of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) is crucial for the development of accurate future climate projections. The short range covered by...

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue 20, May 2025. SignificanceThe classical fact that every positive integer is a sum of four squares led to the much...

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue 20, May 2025. SignificanceWe present experiments in which liquid gallium is compressed to 0.3 million times atmospheric pressure within a...

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue 20, May 2025. Floyd E. Bloom, M.D. was a prominent leader and spokesperson for the neuroscience and broader scientific communities;...

The governor nixed a series of high-profile bills that aimed to study the economic impacts of climate change, energy infrastructure and reparations, leaving advocates questioning his commitment to environmental and...

Who’s paying the price? You.Interview by Jenni Doering, Living on EarthFrom our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Jenni Doering with David Cash,...

Rainy weather emboldens the scavenging species – climate refugees driven from their wetland homesRain slicks the pavement at Sydney’s Prince Alfred Park. Commuters hurry under umbrellas, takeaway bags clutched tight.But...

Affordability remains one of the most significant barriers to the exclusive use of clean cookstoves and fuels, a top global health, energy, and development priority. The measurement and discussion of...

The orders emphasize streamlining nuclear energy for defense and AI projects, and call for a “substantial” overhaul of the agency that ensures the industry doesn’t harm public health and safety.By...

The Trump administration is pulling NASA scientists from a historic research facility amid broader budget cuts.By Kiley PriceOn Tuesday, a small crowd gathered outside Tom’s Restaurant in New York City....

Republicans have touted the House-passed legislation as one of the largest tax cuts in the nation’s history. They’ve failed to mention this increase targeting electric and hybrid vehicle owners.By Lee...

Congress appropriated funds in the 2021 infrastructure bill for a national network of electric vehicle charging stations. The administration, which opposes EVs in favor of gasoline-power vehicles, has frozen the...

New international research demonstrates global-scale patterns in how El Ni o-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) influences mangrove growth and degradation. Previously, impacts had only been documented at individual sites, such as a...