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Warming World in Range of Dangerous Consequences

Even optimistic scenario sees biodiversity loss, glacial melt

Even optimistic scenario sees biodiversity loss, glacial melt

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Outpacing Climate Change with Atmospheric Research Collaboration

New institute brings together experts, instruments and models in aerosol chemistry

New institute brings together experts, instruments and models in aerosol chemistry

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Scientist Warns of Mass Extinctions and 'Rise of Slime'

New report warns that human threats are pushing marine ecosystems to the brink

New report warns that human threats are pushing marine ecosystems to the brink

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Fully Updated Climate Change Book by Scripps Researcher Now Available

2007 IPCC Report, Latest Climate Science Analyzed

2007 IPCC Report, Latest Climate Science Analyzed

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International Meeting of Students in Physical Oceanography 2008

October 22-24 / Abstracts Due September 1

October 22-24 / Abstracts Due September 1

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The Origins of Slime

Scripps grad student investigating cause of mucilage outbreaks in her native Adriatic waters

Scripps grad student investigating cause of mucilage outbreaks in her native Adriatic waters

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Scripps Oceanography News

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The Origins of Slime

The Origins of Slime
Scripps grad student investigating cause of mucilage outbreaks in her native Adriatic waters

Our First Sip of Seawater

Our First Sip of Seawater
Scripps researchers are in a race to make desalination eco-friendly while there's still time.

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