Butterfly species in the American West are declining due to climate change

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:22:00 +0000

Butterflies, along with bees that are also in declines, are important pollinators, and scientists worry that their decline will harm crops and other plants.

UK: National Trust maps out climate threats to historic places

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:50:38 +0000

The map will help to plan interventions such as tree planting and peat bog restoration.

The story of water in Texas

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:11:55 +0000

The story of water in Texas is the state’s devout allegiance to the principle that mankind has dominion over nature.

The San Francisco Bay once teemed with oysters. What happened?

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 03:21:34 +0000

Reviving indigenous Olympia oysters as a source of food isn't a major priority for scientists and activists. Bringing them back is all about restoring the...

The tribal coalition fighting to save monarch butterflies

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 01:47:21 +0000

Habitat loss and climate change are decimating the species. What can the U.S. learn from Oklahoma tribes’ efforts to restore their migratory path?

Critics challenge report claiming B.C. mines don't impact Alaska waters

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:21:27 +0000

Critics raise concerns about joint B.C.-Alaska government report that had input from industry, saying the data collection methods were flawed and stakeholders weren't adequately engaged.

China wanted to buy airport in Lapland for North Pole climate research flights

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:47:25 +0000

The Finnish Defence Forces spurned an offer by the Chinese Polar Research Institute to buy or rent Kemijärvi airport over security reasons.

Butterfly species in the American West are declining due to climate change

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 22:46:00 +0000

Hundreds of butterfly species across the American West are vanishing as the region becomes hotter, drier and more vulnerable to the effects of climate change,...

Climate change spells trouble for baby tree swallows

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 22:25:05 +0000

As climate change worsens, spring temperatures come earlier in the year, cueing tree swallows to build their nests sooner. This leaves baby swallows vulnerable as...

Global warming could rob liquors of their flavor

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:02:08 +0000

An Italian team of researchers explored the physical and biological factors that cascade through an ecosystem as glaciers retreat. The results, published in the January...

New documentary 'meltdown' looks at Greenland's melting glaciers and the effects of climate change

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:43:39 +0000

A new documentary, "Meltdown," brings viewers to the shores of Greenland's melting glaciers for an exploration of natural beauty at its most vulnerable.

How is Joe Biden handling climate change?

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:33:57 +0000

Over the past few years, it has become clearer that ignoring climate change ultimately will have big economic impacts in the future.

Then and now: A 'megadrought' in California

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:45:05 +0000

See how extreme weather has affected an vital reservoir in California.

When it comes to COVID, 'hot spot' isn't just a metaphor

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:29:37 +0000

Heat, environmental problems and the pandemic concentrate in certain neighborhoods. Here’s a new idea for what to do about it.

New way to measure Antarctic snowfall helps predict the ice sheet’s survival

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:24:50 +0000

A new satellite finds a surprise: Atmospheric rivers of moisture can dump huge amounts of snow over Antarctica, and now we can track it incredibly...

Texas farmers tally up the damage from a winter storm 'massacre'

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:49:30 +0000

The state’s agriculture sector has lost an estimated $600 million or more. Crop and livestock damage could mean shortages and higher prices beyond Texas.

Bill McKibben: The shift to renewable energy can give more power to the people

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 02:38:44 +0000

We shouldn’t give up on the idea of democratizing energy ownership as much as possible.

When Chinook salmon is off the menu, other prey will do for endangered orcas

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 01:14:36 +0000

For nearly 20 years, Robin Baird has been following killer whales, trying to figure out what they eat. At first, he would look to see...

Antarctica is running out of wilderness

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:47:42 +0000

The continent is crammed with “ghost” stations—just one sign of how this empty, icy place is becoming more crowded.

In Russian tundra tragedy, up to 80,000 reindeer might have starved to death

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:05:31 +0000

Herders in the Yamal Peninsula despair as thick layers of ice prevent their animals from getting access to the indispensable lichen.

Australia confirms extinction of 13 more species, including first reptile since colonisation

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 22:45:37 +0000

The Australian government has officially acknowledged the extinction of 13 endemic species, including 12 mammals and the first reptile known to have been lost since...

New normal for Atlantic hurricanes shows more frequent and intense storms

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 22:16:16 +0000

Recent years have seen a significant uptick in hurricane activity, both in terms of storm numbers and intensity.

Monarch butterfly population declines due to climate change and logging

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 22:01:47 +0000

A new report from WWF and Mexico's government shows another huge decline in monarch butterflies in 2020. The reason? Deforestation and climate change.

Mississippi’s water problems have reached a boiling point

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:05:32 +0000

Texas' experience of last month's deadly winter storm may have grabbed headlines, but its neighbors fared just as badly.

Uganda forests risk depletion due to rapid population growth

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:30:12 +0000

Ugandan experts have revealed that the country's population is expected to rise to 75 million in the next decade, warning this could directly and negatively...

Decarbonizing Cascadia: Will race, income inequalities trip up Cascadia’s fight against climate change?

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:17:14 +0000

As climate change engenders more fires, floods and other disasters that disproportionately affect communities of color, Cascadia is wrestling with how to protect these communities...

Planting trees helps fight climate change—but we need billions more seedlings

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:42:08 +0000

The U.S. must more than double the production of seedlings to meet reforestation goals, researchers say.

Invasive grass is overwhelming U.S. deserts—providing fuel for wildfires

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:39:48 +0000

Volunteers are yanking the dangerous grasses from public lands across the American Southwest.

Rights vs. regulations: When it comes to septic system codes, property rights remain a big barrier

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:20:29 +0000

With warming temperatures, fluctuating water levels and a series of extreme storms, Lake Superior is undergoing dramatic alterations amid climate change.

In the Atlantic Ocean, subtle shifts hints at dramatic dangers

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:41:28 +0000

A warming atmosphere is causing a branch of the ocean’s powerful Gulf Stream to weaken, some scientists fear.