Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Climate change as defined by the United Nations refers to ...

Water is everywhere, from the snowpack in the mountains to the tap in our kitchens. But while we often think about rainfall and snow as the main drivers of our water supply, it turns out that ...

Dr Ossénatou Mamadou explores the significance of the atmospheric boundary layer in relation to climate change ...

Most people think of climate change as a straightforward problem: more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere means a warmer planet, and a warmer planet means trouble. That framing isn't wrong, but it's far ...

Scientists warn that unpredictable climate swings could bring mosquito-borne disease outbreaks years earlier than expected, urging governments to act now on surveillance and preparedness. Study: ...

Climate is constantly changing and will continue to do so; we cannot assume a stable climate system even in the absence of anthropogenic influences. Such variability manifests itself over a continuum ...

For reasons that are still unclear, climate models underestimate the growing gap between the amount of energy Earth receives ...

The lifetime of nitrous oxide is decreasing more quickly than expected, which is changing climate projections.

Adaptation refers to efforts to reduce the risks of climate variability and change and make a system more resilient. Adapting agriculture to climate change can better prepare farmers and producers for ...

The effects of climate change can have extensive impacts on agriculture and farmers. Growing seasons have been getting longer with more extreme temperatures. Precipitation patterns have been changing, ...