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Large-scale marine sanctuaries could protect coral reefs from climate change

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Earth’s oceans are home to some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, but warming temperatures are causing many marine animals, including corals, to die. A new study on managing the impacts of climate change on these organisms says that more international collaboration is needed to ensure the future of more than 6,000 coral … Read more

How NASA Plans To Dig Up The Dirt Of Climate Change – A Teachable Moment

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Learn about the role dust plays in Earth’s climate, why scientists are interested in studying dust from space, and how to engage students in science with JPL’s STEM resources. NASA’s instruments launched to the International Space Station in early summer will explore how dust affects global temperatures, cloud formation and the health of our oceans. … Read more