2022 volcanic eruption contributes to global extremes in 2023

ST. LOUIS – There was little doubt that the eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga underwater volcano in January 2022 would have at least some impacts on the global climate. Most big volcanic eruptions do. That’s because they inject large amounts of material and gas into...

How zombie fires contribute more carbon to the atmosphere

ST. LOUIS – Wildfires and smoke from Canada proved a persistent problem over the summer, not only in our region but across the northern plains, upper Midwest, and Northeast. The smoke created pretty sunsets aloft, but there are lasting effects that are not so welcome...