About 3.3 million years ago, during a period called the Pliocene epoch when Earth's atmosphere contained CO₂ levels similar to today's, a short but intense cooling event occurred that scientists call Marine Isotope Stage M2. Understanding what … Read More »
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Rutgers Scientists Honored at AGU with Prestigious Flinn Award
Rutgers scientists John Wilkin, professor, and Hernan Arango, research programmer, in the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences (DMCS) along with Andrew Moore, professor at University of California-Santa Cruz, have been honored by the American … Read More »

Why Energy Efficiency Alone Won’t Solve Our Climate Problems
When countries make plans to fight climate change, they often focus heavily on energy efficiency—making buildings, appliances, and vehicles use less energy. But a new study suggests this approach might be missing the bigger picture. Affiliates of … Read More »




