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Midwest Named a Global Crop-Drought Hotspot — and the Stakes Are Enormous
A new peer-reviewed study led by University of Delaware researcher Kyle Davis identifies parts of the Midwest as among the world's most drought-sensitive crop regions, where yield losses in corn and soybeans are outsized and predictable — with consequences for global food security.
Super Typhoon Dolphin Hit 165 mph — Why the Pacific Breeds the Worst Storms
Super Typhoon Dolphin reached 165 mph on July 30, 2026, underscoring why the Northwest Pacific — with its vast warm-water runway, deep heat reservoirs, and low wind shear — is the planet's most prolific generator of extreme tropical cyclones.
California Solar Permitting Gaps: Why Land Use Decides Years of Delay
A new Nature Conservancy and ECOnorthwest study reveals that what land looked like before a permit application is filed is the single strongest predictor of whether a California solar farm clears approval in months or stalls for years. Researchers analyzed over 15 years of county permitting data to close a gap policymakers have long acknowledged but never formally measured.
A Weakening AMOC Could Send Fiercer Atmospheric Rivers Into California
New research finds that a slowing Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation could intensify atmospheric rivers striking California, driving more destructive storm seasons and a sharper drought-to-deluge cycle by century's end.
Recycling Fossil Fuel Infrastructure Could Unlock $11 Trillion in Savings
New peer-reviewed research finds that systematically recycling retired oil wells, pipelines, and rigs could supply all the steel needed for the global energy transition while avoiding up to $11.69 trillion in societal costs by 2050.
Wildfire Prevention Open Space: How $2M Protects San Mateo Neighborhoods
Midpen is committing nearly $2 million to manage 167 acres of open space in San Mateo County's wildland-urban interface, using proven fuel break ecology to slow fire spread while simultaneously protecting wildlife corridors.Load More
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August 11, 2026
