EU Votes to Cut Pesticide Use in Half by 2030
Oct 25, 2023, 6:49 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe Environment Committee of European Parliament has voted to ensure sustainable use of pesticides and reduce their use by at least half by 2030. Members of Parliament (MEPs) voted to also reduce the use of “more hazardous products” by 65 percent as…Blue Carbon 101: Everything You Need to Know
Oct 25, 2023, 5:42 pm By Libby Leonard
Quick Key Facts Blue carbon is the term for carbon that is captured by the world’s ocean and coastal ecosystems. Through sequestration, it can reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Coastal blue carbon is the carbon captured by living coastal and marine…‘Uncharted Territory’: Human Activity Pushing 20 of Earth’s 35 Vital Signs to the Limit, Scientists Warn
Oct 25, 2023, 4:28 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
According to a new study, life on our planet is “under siege” from humans and its “vital signs” have been pushed to the limit. As wildfires rage and record temperatures cause everything from coral bleaching to widespread drought and water shortages,…Meat and Dairy Alternatives Could Cut Food System Emissions by 31%, Study Finds
Oct 24, 2023, 11:39 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
The consumption of meat and dairy products puts an enormous strain on the planet. Replacing forests with grasslands for grazing cattle and growing grain used for their feed means releasing stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to climate…Visitors to Death Valley National Park Greeted by New Lakes, Wildflowers After Summer Deluge
Oct 24, 2023, 9:24 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesBack in August, Death Valley National Park closed following flooding from Tropical Storm Hilary. The deluge inundated the park with a year’s worth of rain that filled long-dry lake beds and revitalized the landscape. The park partially reopened on October 15…World ‘Failing’ on Pledges to End Deforestation by 2030, Report Says
Oct 24, 2023, 5:59 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesA coalition of research organizations and civil society, the Forest Declaration Assessment, has conducted a new study that evaluates the progress toward eliminating deforestation by nations, companies and investors, as well as restoring 865 million acres of…Northern Wilderness Could Turn to Farmland as Climate Warms
Oct 23, 2023, 6:39 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesAgriculture is the primary driver of forest and habitat loss worldwide. Some wilderness areas in northern climates have begun to be more suitable for agriculture due to global heating, and this is increasing the risk of agricultural expansion, putting…131 Companies Push for Timeline to Ditch Fossil Fuels Ahead of COP28
Oct 23, 2023, 2:44 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesA letter from 131 companies, including Volvo, Heineken and IKEA, urges world leaders to agree on a timeline to stop using fossil fuels at the COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference next month in Dubai. The letter was coordinated by nonprofit We Mean…Atlantic Storms More Than Twice as Likely to Strengthen Into Hurricanes Along U.S. East Coast, Study Finds
Oct 20, 2023, 7:29 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesHurricanes are becoming stronger due to climate change, but, according to a new study, they’re also gaining strength faster. A new study by a meteorologist from Rowan University in New Jersey has found that Atlantic Ocean hurricanes are now more than twice…Migrant Workers Endured Dangerous Heat to Prepare UAE Venue for COP28 Climate Talks
Oct 20, 2023, 5:05 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesAs participants and representatives from nearly 200 countries gear up for next month’s COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, some of the preparations have been found to be very dangerous and potentially deadly. According to a new…Green Space Boosts Health at the Cellular Level, Study Finds
Oct 19, 2023, 8:38 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesSpending time in nature, whether it be deep in the wilderness, on a walk through a park or surrounded by the trees and plants in your own backyard, has been shown to have positive impacts on well-being. A new study by an international team of researchers has…Deepest Known Evidence of Coral Bleaching Discovered in Indian Ocean
Oct 19, 2023, 5:08 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesCoral bleaching occurs when stressors such as changes in temperature, nutrients or light cause corals to expel the zooxanthellae algae living in their tissue, turning them white. The most common cause of coral bleaching is warming ocean temperatures due to…Nature Reserves 101: Everything You Need to Know
Oct 19, 2023, 4:01 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Quick Key Facts The planet has a total of 6,555 national parks. Northeast Greenland National Park is the biggest national park in the world. Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in the United States, established in 1872. On average, there are…5 Mushrooms With Fantastic Health Benefits
Oct 18, 2023, 10:36 pm By Linnea Harris
Fungi are everywhere, even if we can’t see them. There are between two and four million known species of fungi on Earth with thousands more discovered every year, and we’re increasingly recognizing their ability to address plastic pollution,…Surprising Discovery About Corals’ Resilience Could Help Them Survive Climate Change
Oct 18, 2023, 5:23 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe ability of corals to adapt to and survive changes in their environment, such as the recent record warming of sea surface temperatures associated with the climate crisis, appears to be more complex than scientists previously thought. In a new study,…21 Species Removed From Endangered Species Act Due to Extinction
Oct 18, 2023, 2:59 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe main driver of the extinction of plant and wildlife species around the world is habitat loss. In the U.S. alone, approximately 650 species have become extinct or are “missing in action,” according to the National Wildlife Federation. This week, the…Greenland’s Ice Sheet Surface Melt Is Accelerating While Antarctica’s Slows Down, Study Finds
Oct 17, 2023, 8:56 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesAccording to a new study by researchers at the Netherlands’ Utrecht University and the University of California, Irvine (UCI), the rate at which Greenland’s surface ice has been melting has increased in recent decades, while surface ice melt in Antarctica…Sea Level Rise Will Affect 4 Out of 5 Miami Residents, Even Those Living Outside of Flood Zones, Study Says
Oct 17, 2023, 6:17 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesSea-level rise due to climate change is becoming an increasing concern for island nations and low-lying areas, such as Miami-Dade County, Florida. The primary focus of research on sea-level rise has been the direct effects of flooding, but a new study also…Invasive Species 101: Everything You Need to Know
Oct 17, 2023, 4:02 pm By Bridget Reed Morawski
Quick Key Facts An invasive species is a living thing that, typically because of human activity, has gained a foothold in a new part of the world and is causing negative ecological or economic impacts. The term “invasive species” has become contentious…Rivers Can Take Years to Recover From Drought, Research Finds
Oct 16, 2023, 7:34 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesDrought is usually associated with lack of rainfall, but there are other factors, like snowmelt and groundwater, that can affect the water levels of streams and rivers. In a new study, researchers from University of California, Riverside (UCR), found that…
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