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The Earth gradually becoming whiter.
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On its own, Earth would shift toward another ice age in about 10,000 years, scientists say. But humanity’s greenhouse gas emissions may have radically shifted the climates trajectory.

Scientists match Earth’s ice age cycles with orbital shifts

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Scientists Study Control of Invasive Tree in Western U.S.

World's Largest Lake Sheds Light on Ecosystem Responses to Climate Variability

More Frequent Drought Likely in Eastern Africa

First Study of Dispersant in Gulf Spill Suggests a Prolonged Deepwater Fate

UCSB, Texas A&M Scientists Find Methane Gas Concentrations Have Returned to Near-Normal Levels in Gulf After Deepwater Horizon Disaster

UCSB's Institute for Energy Efficiency Designs Lamps for Schoolchildren Around the World

Scientists Demonstrate Biomagnification of Nanomaterials in Simple Food Chain

National Team of Scientists Predicts Continued Death of Forests In Southwestern U.S. Due to Problems Caused by Climate Change

New NCEAS Study: Ravenous Foreign Pests Threaten National Treasures

UCSB to Host Meeting of Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition

UCSB History Associates Lecture to Examine Earthquake Prediction: ‘The "Big One" –– Coming Soon on a Fault Near You?'

Scientists Question Widely Adopted Indicator of Fisheries Health and Evidence for ‘Fishing Down Marine Food Webs'
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