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.
The most intense heat wave ever recorded on Earth happened in Antarctica last year, scientists say
Eastern Antarctica spiked by almost 70 degrees Fahrenheit over their recorded average.
Sewage Discharge Emerges as Dominant Threat to River Ecosystems, Oxford Study Urges Immediate Action
Rivers are the lifeblood of the planet. Essential for plants, animals and humans, clean water is increasingly being contaminated with agricultural runoff containing toxic pesticides and other contaminants.
Rhino numbers rebound as global figures reveal a win for conservation
Tally rises to 27,000 but is still a far cry from former half a million, and Javan and Sumatran rhino remain critically endangered
What scientists saw after traveling 3,400 miles in the Gulf of Mexico
A Rice’s whale was just one of the rare sightings researchers found on the 2-month-long expedition.
Pro Sports Reduces Its Climate Footprint Inches at a Time
Fall in the U.S. is when three major sports leagues – football, basketball and hockey – start their seasons.
Spain hailstorm destroys nearly $43 million worth of crops as it hits nearly 100% of some farmers’ harvests
Farmers in the southeastern Spain city of Valencia are reeling after severe weather struck the region over the weekend, destroying nearly $43 million worth of crops across thousands of acres of land.
Scientists rediscover small Brazil tree, 185 years on
A species of small holly tree that was last seen nearly two centuries ago and was feared extinct has been rediscovered pluckily clinging to life in an urban area in northeastern Brazil, scientists said Tuesday.
Roads of Compassion: Redesigning Infrastructure for Wildlife and Our Planet’s Health
About a million animals are killed on roads every day in the U.S., and globally that number is much higher.
Scientists Discover New Species of Ancient Alligator
A study recently published in Scientific Reports details the discovery of a previously unidentified ancient alligator species found in Thailand, which shares close evolutionary ties with the Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis).
Severe plankton bloom off Thailand creates marine ‘dead zone’
Hundreds of mussel farm sites in Gulf of Thailand affected by regular blooms that scientists believe are exacerbated by climate crisis
Elephant Migration Crisis: Climate Change Forces Massive Movement from Zimbabwe to Botswana
Elephants from Zimbabwe are seeking water in Botswana in greater numbers, and earlier than usual.
Rivers are rapidly warming, losing oxygen: Aquatic life at risk, study finds
Rivers are warming and losing oxygen faster than oceans, according to a Penn State-led study published in the journal Nature Climate Change.
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.