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 Discover Alarming New Effect of Plastic Pollution in the Ocean: ‘[Things are] Rapidly Changing’
Plastic trash is acting like a life raft.
Trying to Rescue Florida’s Coral Reef From Devastating Ocean Heat
This year, the Florida Keys reached an alert level 2, indicating extreme risk of coral bleaching, about six weeks earlier than normal.
A billion-dollar coastal project begins in Louisiana. Will it work as sea levels rise?
Nearly $3 billion in settlement money from the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster that devastated the Gulf Coast and killed hundreds of thousands of marine animals is now funding a massive ecosystem restoration in southeastern Louisiana’s Plaquemines Parish.
‘Remarkable Discovery’ of Life Beneath Hydrodermal Vents Is Another Argument for Protecting the Deep Ocean
Scientists have discovered a new ecosystem beneath hydrothermal vents inside cavities of a well-explored undersea volcano. The volcano is located on the East Pacific Rise off the coast of Central America.
Plastic litter in oceans overestimated but could persist longer than expected, study suggests
There is less plastic littering the ocean than scientists previously thought, but what is there could persist for a long time, a new study said Monday.
Ocean heat record broken, with grim implications for the planet
The oceans have hit their hottest ever recorded temperature as they soak up warmth from climate change, with dire implications for our planet’s health.
This Filter-Feeding Shark Is Not Cold-Blooded, And It’s Confusing Scientists
Scientists have discovered an exceptional case of a partially warm-blooded fish, fundamentally changing our understanding of fish physiology.
Sea turtles have 3000-year-old routines
You might think you’re a creature of habit—but sea turtles have you beat. Green sea turtles in the Mediterranean Sea visit the same areas of seagrass meadows today that they did 3000 years ago.
Florida ocean records ‘unprecedented’ temperatures similar to a hot tub
The surface ocean temperature around the Florida Keys soared to 101.19F (38.43C) this week, in what could be a global record as ocean heat around the state reaches unprecedented extremes.
Fish Near Fukushima Contained Radioactive Cesium 180 Times Over Japan’s Limit
With the Tokyo Electric Power Company planning to begin a release of 1.3 million tonnes of treated wastewater from the former Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan next month, reports of radioactive fish in the area have raised alarm
Antarctic sea ice levels dive in ‘five-sigma event’, as experts flag worsening consequences for planet
Antarctic sea ice has usually been able to recover in winter. But this year, sea ice has not returned to expected levels during winter
Deep sea surprise: Taiwanese divers encounter rare giant oarfish
A group of divers encountered a rare giant oarfish off the coast of Taiwan recently.
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.