New Study: The Ocean Is Emitting Millions of Pounds of Plastic Into the Atmosphere
A new study quantifies how much microplastic is sent into the air from ocean spray. When sea bubbles pop, they launch tiny particles, like salt…
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The Towering Inferno: Mount Erebus’ Dramatic Emergence From the Antarctic Clouds
Ancient Extinction Mirrors Today’s Ocean Crisis: Deoxygenation’s Role Unveiled
Riot of Color: The Fiery Hues of Alaska’s Malaspina Glacier
Melting Majesty: Quelccaya’s Ice Cap Shrinks in Climate’s Grip
Salt and Spectacle: Satellite Reveals East Africa’s Pink Lakes
Nature’s Surprise: Plants Might Be Able To Absorb More CO2 Than Expected
Alarming Findings: Glaciers in the Western United States Are Disappearing
Accelerated Melting: Greenland’s Glacier Retreat Doubled in 20 Years
Boreal Forests at Risk: Lightning-Induced Wildfires Threaten Crucial Carbon Storage
Research indicates an increased threat of lightning-induced wildfires in boreal forests due to climate change, potentially exacerbating global warming by destabilizing significant carbon stores in…
The Great Green Wall: China’s Fight Against Desertification
Flanked by mountain ranges on three sides, the basin in northwestern China sees frequent dust storms. The Taklamakan desert, located in China’s Tarim Basin, is…
Snowpocalypse Now: Anchorage Smashes Snowfall Records
The Alaskan city of Anchorage received record snowfall in November 2023. Winter weather arrived in force in Southcentral Alaska in 2023. Anchorage logged its snowiest…
From Fields to Feasts: Illinois’ Mastery in Pumpkin Production
Much of the canned pumpkin that ends up in Thanksgiving pies and soups came from Central Illinois. Pumpkins, a type of winter squash native to…
Radar Revealed: The North Channel’s Colorful Secrets From Space
The Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission’s radar image of the North Channel vividly displays land and water features, including Glasgow, Lough Neagh, and the Isle of Man….
A Significant Surge: How Tropical Cyclones Increase the Cost of Carbon
Extreme events like tropical cyclones have immediate impacts, but also long-term implications for societies. A new study published in the journal Nature Communications now finds: Accounting for…
Rethinking CFCs: The Surprising Persistence of the Antarctic Ozone Hole
A new study reveals the Antarctic ozone hole is larger and more enduring than thought, with complex factors beyond CFCs contributing to its persistence and…
Nature Positive by 2030: A Realistic Goal or a Greenwashed Dream?
Researchers have identified the threat posed by greenwashing to achieving a ‘nature-positive’ world, where environmental decline halts, and biodiversity outcomes improve. The concept of nature…
Sea Level Secrets Revealed: How Ancient Corals Illuminate Future Threats
An international group of researchers, utilizing historical data gathered from various locations in Australia, has presented the most precise estimate so far of the historical…