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.
Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’ Is Melting Even Faster Than Scientists Thought
Warming waters are reaching several miles into Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier—nicknamed the “doomsday glacier” because of its potential impact on sea-level rise
Climate change is moving tree populations away from the soil fungi that sustain them
As our planet warms, many species are shifting to different locations as their historical habitats become inhospitable.
Alaskan rivers turning orange due to climate change, study finds
Dozens of rivers and streams in Alaska are turning rusty orange, a likely consequence of thawing permafrost, a new study finds.
Global Tribunal Issues ‘Historic’ Ruling for Oceans and Small Island Nations
An international tribunal on Tuesday delivered a decision that green groups and leaders of small island nations celebrated as a “groundbreaking victory for ocean and climate protection.”
Biodiversity loss is biggest driver of infectious disease outbreaks, says study
Researchers say reducing emissions and biodiversity loss and preventing invasive species could control disease
Outgoing UN Expert Calls for Global Grassroots Movement to Dislodge ‘Diesel Mafia’
The growing global recognition of the human right to a clean environment “is up against an even more powerful force in the global economy, a system that is absolutely based on the exploitation of people and nature,” said David Boyd.
Extreme heat forces school closures across Asia, affecting millions of students
Experts say rising temperatures and the resulting disruptions threaten to widen the learning gaps between developing and developed countries.
A Switzerland-size hole opened in Antarctica’s sea ice in 2016-17. Now we know why
The abnormally large ‘Maud Rise polynya’ has finally been explained.
Great Barrier Reef’s worst bleaching leaves giant coral graveyard: ‘It looks as if it has been carpet bombed’
Scientists stunned by scale of destruction after summer of storm surges, cyclones and floods
A ‘Green Glacier’ is Burying Prairies, Threatening Ranchers and Wildlife
A Juggernaut Unleashed By Humans Is Grinding Slowly Across The Great Plains, Burying Some Of The Most Threatened Habitat On The Planet Beneath Dense Junipers And Shrubland.
Estuaries, the ‘nurseries of the sea’, are disappearing fast
Study reveals repurposing of ecologically vital land for homes or agriculture is happening particularly rapidly in Asia
Venomous lionfish are invading the Mediterranean Sea. The rise of these deadly predators has scientists worried
Lionfish’s rapid spread across the Mediterranean, including to habitats previously thought to be unsuitable, could have significant ecological impacts.
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.