EarthVolcanoes had lower greenhouse gas emissions in Earth's past Eruptions from volcanic arcs, found where tectonic plates converge, are one of the major drivers of natural carbon emissions, but a model of Earth’s ancient carbon cycle suggests this is a relatively recent phenomenon 51¶¯Âþ
EnvironmentEl Niño was linked to famines in Europe in the early modern period A study of 160 European famines between 1500 and 1800 shows that El Niño weather events led to the onset of some famines and extended the duration of others 51¶¯Âþ