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.
Hawaiian Corals Show Surprising Resilience to Warming Oceans From Climate Change
A long-term study of Hawaiian coral species provides a surprisingly optimistic view of how they might survive warmer and more acidic oceans resulting from climate change.
Octopuses Are Increasingly Using Trash For Shelter, Harrowing Study Shows
Human waste has become so ubiquitous in the ocean, it’s becoming easier for octopuses to shelter in our trash than in seashells or coral.
Scientists Discover New Colourful Fish Species Hiding In Maldivian Coral Reefs
Scientists have discovered a new species of fish hiding in the coral reefs of the Maldives that probably is the most beautiful and colourful looking fish you will ever see.
Peru’s ‘worst ecological disaster’ slams small-scale fishing
Peru has characterized the spill of 11,900 barrels in front of a Repsol refinery as its “worst ecological disaster.”
Rising Sea Levels Causing Massive Floodings Across The Globe
These days, worldwide flooding is a big problem. More severe hurricane seasons, longer periods of heavy rainfall, and melting glaciers are causing sea levels to rise, leading to floods covering cities, destroying crops, and damaging trees.
36 cities are at risk of submerging in the wake of rising sea levels
More than 226 million people are in danger.
World’s first octopus farm stirs ethical debate
Value of global octopus trade doubled in almost 10 years.
Improperly discarded surgical masks threaten the marine ecosystem and food chain
Surgical masks have been part of essential personal protection during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the inappropriate disposal of surgical masks can cause serious microplastic pollution.
Greenland lost enough ice in last 2 decades to cover entire US in 1.5 feet of water
The world’s largest island is losing its ice cap fast.
Mass swarm of dead fish in Atlantic prompts European inquiry
France and the European Union are investigating why a massive swarm of dead fish was released by a huge trawler in the Atlantic Ocean off France
Trinity Spirit Oil Tanker That Can Carry 2 Million Barrels Explodes at Sea
Dramatic footage shared on social media shows the Trinity Spirit oil tanker on fire and apparently sinking, with thick plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky.
Scientists uncover ‘missing’ plastics deep in the ocean
About 51 trillion microplastics are floating in the surface waters of oceans around the world. Originating from various types of plastics, these tiny fragments (less than 5 millimeters in length) pollute natural ecosystems.
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.