Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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Does fire limit tropical tree cover?
What happens when we remove fire from the tropics? Our study reveals the surprising impact fire has on tropical tree cover—and why it’s more complex than we thought.
Reduced aerosol transport from South Asia to the Tibetan Plateau following the January 2021 sudden stratospheric warming event
This study, for the first time, examined the impact of the sudden stratospheric warming in January 2021 on the transboundary transport of aerosols from South Asia to the TP from the stratospheric dimension.
China’s Clean Air Action plans promote ecosystem productivity
In this study, we found robust recovery of terrestrial productivity from reducing both aerosols and surface ozone due to the implementation of China’s Clean Air Action, emphasizing the dual benefits of air pollution control for improving public health and achieving carbon neutrality in China.
Coastal Vulnerability Assessment Using an Integrated Approach
Coastal vulnerability, exacerbated by climate threats and urbanization, is critical. This study assesses coastal region susceptibility to environmental and disaster impacts, underscoring the importance of regular vulnerability assessments for effective mitigation strategies.
Aerosols from boreal fires are making the Arctic warmer!
Climate warming is widely recognized as a key driver of boreal wildfires. Our satellite-constrained modelling reveals a positive feedback loop: boreal fires, driven largely by climate warming, intensify Arctic warming through aerosol emissions.
Voting right does not equal voting against climate action; yet, it is often interpreted and used in that way.
Where climate action is more needed than ever, politicians who want to reduce climate action are being elected, with Trump being the most recent example. Consequently, it is often assumed that people care little about climate change. But is this assumption correct?
