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.
Climate change could trigger gigantic deadly tsunamis from Antarctica, new study warns
Slippages in sediment beneath the Antarctic seabed could spawn gigantic tsunamis as oceans warm.
Why You Should Care About Warmer-Than-Average Ocean Temperatures
Higher sea surface temperatures disrupt the mixing of nutrients and oxygen that is key to supporting life. They have the potential to alter the ocean’s crucial role in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.
The hole truth: scientists solve mystery of ‘pogo-stick’ seabed tunnels
When scientists discovered holes poked into the floor of the Bering Sea, they were baffled. Now they think they have found the culprit.
Rare Rainbow Sea Slug Found In UK Rock Pool Due To Warming Sea
These sea slugs are known for their bright colours and unusual shapes and are usually found in warm sea waters off the west coast of Spain, Portugal and France.
Artificial rockpools in south of England successfully attract sea creatures
Creatures like crabs, barnacles, molluscs are drawn to havens built in Bournemouth and the Isle of Wight
Barcelona’s beaches could vanish as authorities abandon ‘enhancement’
Along Spain’s east coast, storms and rising sea levels are eating away at the coastline – but the old solutions are now out of fashion
Mexico search set to find world’s most endangered porpoises
Mexican officials and the conservation group Sea Shepherd say experts will set out in two ships in a bid to locate the few remaining vaquita marina, the world’s most endangered marine mammal
Dust Nourishes Phytoplankton, Boosting Ocean’s Ability to Store Carbon, Study Finds
Dust, tiny particles of everything from skin tissue to microplastics, lifted by the wind to settle on a table, the fur of an Arctic fox or the surface of the ocean. Dust is something seen by humans as an annoyance to be wiped away or a pollutant to avoid inhaling, but it also plays a nourishing role in global ocean ecosystems.
Indo-Pacific Corals More Resilient to Climate Change Than Atlantic Corals, Study Finds
As the climate crisis causes global temperatures to rise and other changes to our environment take hold, corals across the world have been affected. Atlantic Ocean corals are among those that have seen steep declines, while those in the Indian and Pacific Oceans have fared better.
Humpback Whales Are ‘Remarkably Resilient’ Even Amid Climate Crisis, New Study Shows
When a researcher first went to study whales from the air, he worried for their future. His recent findings make him hopeful.
40% of Life in Ocean’s Biodiverse ‘Twilight Zone’ Could Disappear Amid Warming Seas
A new study predicts that the abundance of life hiding in the twilight zone will face considerable declines, even extinctions in some cases, as global waters warm and less food makes its way into the ocean depths.
Scientists are creating stronger coral reefs in record time – by “gardening” underwater
A new project in the Caribbean is setting out to save coral reefs – and the world.
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.