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.
Study shows how biodiversity of coral reefs around the world changes with depth
In a paper published today in Current Biology shows that mesophotic coral reefs function much differently than their shallower counterparts and are unlikely to offer a refuge for shallow water fishes trying to escape climate-change driven warming on the ocean’s surface.
Arctic Sea Ice Maximum Extent Is Fifth Lowest on Record
The Arctic sea ice extent for the Northern Hemisphere winter of 2023 is the fifth lowest on record.
Massive seaweed bloom headed to Florida is a mystery to scientists
The sargassum seaweed can emit hydrogen sulfide gas when it decomposes.
Huge seaweed bloom that can be seen from space threatening beaches in Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean
A vast blanket of seaweed about 5,000 miles across is threatening beaches along the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean.
Plastic entering oceans could nearly triple by 2040 if left unchecked
Plastic entering the world’s oceans have surged by an “unprecedented” amount since 2005 and could nearly triple by 2040 if no further action is taken.
More than 170 trillion plastic particles found in the ocean as pollution reaches ‘unprecedented’ levels
The world’s oceans are polluted by a “plastic smog” made up of an estimated 171 trillion plastic particles that if gathered would weigh around 2.3 million tons, according to a new study.
China-funded bridge threatens Paradise Reef in southern Philippines
Samal Island, a popular tourist destination near Davao City in the southern Philippines, is fringed by a 300-meter (980-foot) coral system known as Paradise Reef, which hosts more than 100 coral species.
Authorities investigate death of rare leatherback turtle found north of Sydney
The death of a rare leatherback turtle is being investigated after it was found washed ashore on a beach north of Sydney at the weekend.
Red tide is back in Florida, killing fish and impacting human health. Here’s what to know about the toxic bloom.
Red tide, a problem that has sporadically plagued Florida’s Gulf Coast water for years, is back.
A treaty to protect the world’s oceans has been agreed after a decade of talks
For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas – representing a turning point for vast stretches of the planet where conservation has previously been hampered by a confusing patchwork of laws.
Phytoplankton blooms see two-decade surge along world’s coastlines
Huge blooms of phytoplankton — microscopic algae floating on the ocean’s surface — have become larger and more frequent along the world’s coastlines, according to new research, bringing benefits to fisheries but also potentially causing harm.
How sugar kelp may help to tackle the climate crisis
A North Sea trial aims to develop methods for growing and harvesting sugar kelp as a means of carbon sequestration
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.