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.
Rehabilitated monk seals get second chance at survival, released back into the wild
Thanks to a multi-agency effort, three endangered Hawaiian monk seals have been released back into the wild after being treated for malnourishment.
Coral Viruses Worsening Because of Increasing Ocean Temperatures
Ocean warming can trigger viral outbreaks that impact coral reefs, according to the newly published research.
Is global warming helping loggerhead turtles colonise the Med?
Growing numbers of loggerhead sea turtles are nesting and laying eggs on western Mediterranean beaches in what some scientists suggest could be a case of climate change causing habitat expansion of a threatened species.
Antarctic ocean currents heading for collapse – report
Rapidly melting Antarctic ice is causing a dramatic slowdown in deep ocean currents and could have a disastrous effect on the climate, a new report warns.
Florida aquarium to release orca after more than 50 years in captivity
A Florida aquarium has reached a deal with animal welfare advocates to release Lolita, a 5,000-pound (2,268 kg) orca held in captivity for more than half a century, officials said on Thursday.
Microplastic found in Antarctic krill and salps
A new study led by researchers at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) discovered microplastics in krill, a small shrimp-like crustacean, and salps, a gelatinous marine invertebrate.
More Than Half of Australia’s Shallow Reef Species in Decline as Oceans Warm
More than 50 percent of the species that live in Australia’s shallow reefs declined in numbers as oceans warmed over the past decade.
Restoring just nine groups of animals could help combat global warming
Protecting or expanding the populations of nine key groups of animals, including wolves and whales, would remove huge amounts of carbon from the atmosphere
Deep-sea mining for rare metals will destroy ecosystems, say scientists
An investigation by conservationists has found evidence that deep-seabed mining of rare minerals could cause “extensive and irreversible” damage to the planet.
How an Artificial Island in Denmark Became One of Europe’s Most Controversial Climate Projects
Rising out of Copenhagen’s harbor, visible only as a line of rocks peeking through the blue-gray waves, is one of Europe’s most controversial climate projects.
Weather tracker: sea surface temperatures hit record high
Sea surface temperatures (SSTs) reached a record high on 16 March this year, surpassing the previous record set in March 2016
Grounded Luxury Yacht Damaged 19K Square Feet of Coral Reef, Officials Say
Aluxury yacht that was grounded off the coast of Maui, Hawaii, has left thousands of square feet of damage to the surrounding coral reefs.
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.