Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, The World’s Largest Volcano, Is Starting To Rumble
Mauna Loa last erupted in 1984 and last year it started to wake up again with dozens of small magnitude earthquakes.
Algae Farms Could Help Increase Global Food Production by 50% by 2050
Microalgae — single-celled photosynthetic microorganisms that live in both seawater and freshwater — could be the food of the future.
‘Flying Blind’: Analysis Shows World’s Biggest Polluters Hide Climate-Related Financial Risks
“When companies don’t take climate-related matters into account, their financial statements may include overstated assets, understated liabilities, and overstated profits,” said one expert at analysis firm Carbon Tracker.
Greenland shark, world’s longest-living vertebrate, gets long-awaited protection
In September, the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) prohibited the retention of Greenland shark in international waters.
‘Forever chemicals’ in deer, fish challenge hunters, tourism
Wildlife agencies in the U.S. are finding elevated levels of a class of toxic chemicals in game animals such as deer.
Scientist Says Some Coral Reefs Can Be Saved ‘If We Take Immediate Action’
Scientists who conducted new research into the future of coral reefs on Wednesday called for swift action to save the “diverse and valuable ecosystems.”
Two per cent of the world’s rarest zebras wiped out in Kenya’s relentless drought
A grueling two-year drought in Kenya has wiped out two per cent of the world’s rarest zebra species and increased elephant deaths as well.
Wax worm saliva rapidly breaks down plastic bags, scientists discover
Enzymes that rapidly break down plastic bags have been discovered in the saliva of wax worms, which are moth larvae that infest beehives.
California wells run dry as drought depletes groundwater
More than 1,200 wells have run dry this year statewide, a nearly 50% increase over the same period last year.
Scientists develop technique to restore kelp forests for future generations
The kelp, which can grow 20 to 30 metres tall from the ocean floor, provides food and shelter for thousands of marine species while absorbing carbon.
Trees Are Getting Bigger in Response to Climate Change
New research led by Ohio State University’s agricultural program shows how much bulkier trees have been getting on the abundance of excess carbon
LA restricts water flow to wasteful celebrity mansions: ‘No matter how rich, we’ll treat you the same’
The city’s water department has a small yet effective solution to keep its famous residents’ water use in check – a flow restrictor
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.