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Michael Graw

Oceanography

Oregon State University

Michael is a freelance science writer and photographer focused on how science, the environment, and adventure intersect. He holds a Ph.D. in Oceanography from Oregon State University.

Michael has authored 6 articles

These tiny methane-eating organisms have an outsize impact on our climate models

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They don't need as much oxygen as we think, and that's a big deal for climate scientists.

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Tropical rainforests may be near a tipping point beyond our control

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Deforestation may work like diseases: uncontained, it can win

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Only eight hurricanes hit New England in 100 years. Soon more will head for Boston

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Climate change is shifting storm paths, and new targets are underprepared

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We know how to fight wildfires effectively. Why don't we do it?

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Prescribed burns lessen the damage, but the risk repels lawmakers

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The soil microbiome could change agriculture—if we can understand it

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Tinkering with the buzzing "social network" in the soil could be a new frontier for making crops grow faster and healthier.

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The UN reports humanity is failing its climate change goals

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No country on the planet is following the Paris Agreement's plan

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