Paleoclimatology

We're studying collapsed civilizations so that ours can endure climate change

Paleoclimatologists are digging into the connections between the collapse of Maya Civilization and extreme droughts

How atmospheric dust might help cool the planet

New research suggests an old idea of geoengineering has more merit than long suspected

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What ancient salt can tell us about life on Earth

Scientists are finding more evidence about how our planet gained oxygen