Clues regarding the development of massive ice layers in Antarctica have been uncovered in mud samples taken from Mississippi, shedding light on a major climate cooling event often referred to as the Grande Coupure or "great cut." A recent study in Nature Communications, led by researchers from
New research indicates better groundwater supply management could hold the key to help combat the impact of climate change in East Africa, where countries are currently facing the worst drought and food insecurity in a generation.
Prolonged drought in East Africa could impact livelihoods and agricultural lands. Farmers are hopeful for the rainy season to alleviate the effect of drought. Meanwhile, new research studying the groundwater in drought-stricken areas could help communities.