Climate change and extreme weather drive a globally growing interest in technologies to control the weather. Japanese government research seeks to harness such technology to reduce storm and flood damage. Yet such interventions could fundamentally change the relationship between people and the weather. New research published in npj Climate Action proposes “Weather Commons” as a democratic, community-centric approach that puts people in charge, and calls for a broad public conversation about weather control.

MSU assistant professor John Knowles was part of a global research team that explored the impacts of elevation-dependent warming on mountain ecosystems.

An international study published in Nature Climate Change reveals that vast regions of the global ocean are experiencing compound state change, with simultaneously warming, becoming saltier or fresher, losing oxygen, and acidifying—clear indicators of climate change pushing marine environments into uncharted territory.

A major global review has revealed how climate change has impacted mountain regions over the last 40 years.

Researchers have been scouring centuries-old Indian poetry and folklore to understand the history of the great expanses of grasslands that cover nearly 10% of India and more than a third of the land on Earth. Historical accounts of plants in stories and songs suggest that tropical grasslands aren’t the remains of former forests that they’re sometimes made out to be – which is important for deciding where to focus tree planting efforts to tackle climate change.

In an era where climate change looms large, the aviation industry—responsible for 3%–4% of global CO2 emissions and growing—faces immense pressure to go green without grounding our connected world. Aviation powers trillions in economic activity and millions of jobs, yet its reliance on fossil fuels spews not just CO2 but also NOx, particulates, and other pollutants that harm air quality and accelerate global warming. Enter hydrogen: a boundless, clean-burning fuel that could slash in-flight emissions to zero. But harnessing it means conquering storage challenges onboard aircraft. This survey dives into cutting-edge hydrogen tank technologies, exploring how to safely store gaseous or liquid hydrogen amid extreme pressures and frigid temperatures, all while integrating seamlessly into plane designs. By reviewing materials, structures, and innovations, it highlights hydrogen's role in aligning aviation with global sustainability goals, making eco-friendly flights not just a dream, but an impending reality.