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.
Scientists drop robot into dark ocean, film weird brilliant world
The lightless deep sea is swirling with life.
Key chunk of Antarctica destined to melt even if humanity slashes carbon emissions, study says
No matter how much the world cuts back on carbon emissions, a key and sizable chunk of Antarctica is essentially doomed to an “unavoidable” melt, a new study found.
Toxic Flame Retardants Contaminating Wildlife on Every Continent: Analysis
“Killer whales shouldn’t have to swim in a sea of flame retardants. The science is clear that these chemicals harm their development—as well as that of our children.”
Deepest Known Evidence of Coral Bleaching Discovered in Indian Ocean
The most common cause of coral bleaching is warming ocean temperatures due to climate change.
Surprising discovery about coral’s resilience could help reefs survive climate change
USC Dornsife researchers studying a common Caribbean coral’s ability to adapt to rising temperatures turn up an unexpected result.
Antarctica has lost 7.5tn tonnes of ice since 1997, scientists find
Study finds more than 40% of ice shelves have shrunk, with millions of tonnes of freshwater entering ocean
New genetic tools mark another step on the road to industrial-scale coral farming
Scientists uncover which genes make coral more resistant to a deadly disease, another step on the road to industrial-scale coral farming.
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.
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
‘Alarming Trend’: Despite Growing Climate Threat, Venice Avoids UNESCO Endangered Listing
“If nations continue to ignore the existential threat climate change poses to places like Venice, they could be irrevocably damaged or lost forever,” said one climate expert.
Cape’s missing great white shark mystery solved, with implications for cross-border conservation
When two orcas arrived in False Bay, Cape Town, great white shark sightings dropped dramatically. Eight years later, the sharks still haven’t returned.
South African Great White Sharks: Conservation Success and Distribution Shifts Raise New Challenges
South Africa’s great white sharks are changing locations – they need to be monitored for beach safety and conservation
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.