5 of the World’s Most Spectacular National Parks
Sep 26, 2023, 6:06 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
The best way to experience what our planet was like before modern humans began to dramatically change the landscape is to go where the wilderness is. There are more than 200,000 protected areas across the globe that, as of mid-2021, covered 16.64 percent of…Biden Promises Nearly $200 Million to Climate-Vulnerable Pacific Islands During Joint Summit
Sep 26, 2023, 4:06 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe White House hosted the U.S.-Pacific Islands Forum Summit on Monday, during which President Joe Biden renewed the United States’ commitment to a partnership with the Pacific Islands. Biden announced plans to provide almost $200 million in funding for new…Are Ice Baths Really Beneficial? The Cold Therapy Debate
Sep 26, 2023, 2:27 pm By Linnea Harris
Is “cold therapy” really as effective as its enthusiasts claim? While some athletes and ice bath fans swear by cold plunges as a cure-all for anxiety, sore muscles, and weight loss, health experts have differing opinions on whether ice baths are beneficial…Gulf Stream Weakening Confirmed With 99% Certainty in New Study
Sep 26, 2023, 1:09 pm By Paige BennettA new study confirms that the Gulf Stream, a strong current of warm water flowing from the Gulf of Mexico into the Atlantic Ocean, has slowed by 4% in the past 40 years. Further, the study authors came to this conclusion with “virtual certainty” greater…At 92, the Lungfish Methuselah Is the Oldest Fish in Captivity
Sep 25, 2023, 8:08 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe Australian lungfish is a river fish native to southeastern Queensland. According to fossil records, the ancestors of this ancient fish appeared about 380 million years ago. As their name suggests, lungfish don’t just breathe with their gills, but also…Twitter/X Climate Misinformation Policies Ranked Worst in Survey of Big Tech Platforms
Sep 25, 2023, 3:51 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe Climate of Misinformation report by Climate Action Against Disinformation, an international partnership of more than 50 organizations dedicated to climate and anti-disinformation, has given Twitter — rebranded as X — one point out of 21 for “lacking…New York Enacts Law Requiring Property Sellers to Disclose Flooding Risk
Sep 25, 2023, 1:09 pm By Paige BennettIn New York, anyone looking to sell a property will need to disclose whether that property has experienced flooding or is at risk of flooding in the future, per a newly signed law. The bill was passed by the state legislature in June and was signed into law on…Shading Corals Four Hours a Day Could Slow Bleaching, Scientists Find
Sep 22, 2023, 5:46 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesAs the climate crisis causes global ocean temperatures to reach record highs, heat stress can lead to an increase in coral bleaching, which makes corals more susceptible to starvation and disease. Mass bleaching events are predicted to increase in severity and…Wildlife Living in Cities Exemplify ‘Urban Trait Syndrome,’ Study Says
Sep 22, 2023, 4:41 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesAnimal species that live in cities must be adaptable to survive, including not being too picky about what they eat. Now, a global consortium of scientists has conducted a study and termed the collection of characteristics that go along with learning to have…Drought Drives Biggest Southern African Elephant Migration Since 2019
Sep 22, 2023, 3:16 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesZimbabwe’s largest national park is reporting its biggest migration of elephants and other wild animals to its neighbor Botswana since 2019, as a climate crisis-fueled drought in the region has caused water holes to run dry. Hwange National Park is home to…Extreme Heat 101: Everything You Need to Know
Sep 22, 2023, 1:53 pm By Olivia RosaneQuick Key Facts The U.S. government defines extreme heat as a period of at least two or three days with temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Extreme heat is the deadliest kind of extreme weather event in the U.S., killing an average of 618 people each…White Rhino Population in Africa Increases for First Time Since 2012
Sep 22, 2023, 12:09 pm By Paige BennettJust in time for World Rhino Day (September 22), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced that the white rhino population has increased for the first time since 2012. Although the increase is promising, experts warn that poaching…Sewage Release Is Worse for Rivers Than Agricultural Runoff, Study Finds
Sep 21, 2023, 5:21 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesRivers are the lifeblood of the planet. Essential for plants, animals and humans, clean water is increasingly being contaminated with agricultural runoff containing toxic pesticides and other contaminants. A new study by researchers at the University of Oxford…Who’s to Blame for the Climate Crisis? Journalist Amy Westervelt Is on the Case
Sep 21, 2023, 4:55 pm By Olivia Rosane
Who is to blame for the climate crisis? For some, the answer to this question is a lament over the inherent greed of human nature. For award-winning investigative journalist and podcaster Amy Westervelt, the answer is perhaps the biggest true-crime story of…California Orders Bottled Water Company to Stop Drawing From Natural Springs Needed for Wildlife Habitat and Wildfire Protection
Sep 21, 2023, 2:56 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe California State Water Resources Control Board has ordered Arrowhead bottled water’s parent company BlueTriton to significantly reduce the amount of water it takes from natural springs in the San Bernardino National Forest. The company has been drawing…Light Pollution Linked to Shrinking Eye Size in Birds
Sep 21, 2023, 1:58 pm By Paige Bennett
In a new study, researchers have linked light pollution in urban areas to smaller eye sizes found in two common songbird species. Researchers studied the northern cardinal and Carolina wren that live year-round in San Antonio, Texas, a city with an estimated…‘The Greatest Mistake of His Premiership’: UK’s Sunak Rolls Back Net Zero Plans
Sep 20, 2023, 6:57 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesUK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced changes to Britain’s plans for addressing the climate crisis that effectively water down earlier commitments by delaying targets and relaxing the energy transition timeline. Sunak said the ban on sales of new…Major Polluters U.S. and China Not Invited to Speak at UN Climate Ambition Summit
Sep 20, 2023, 3:48 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe United Nations Climate Ambition Summit in New York today brings together what UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the “first movers and doers” of the climate crisis with the goal of speeding up action on climate change by governments, local…Researchers Develop PALM-ALT as a More Sustainable Alternative to Palm Oil
Sep 20, 2023, 1:45 pm By Paige BennettAbout half of all packaged goods found in grocery stores contain palm oil, because this product is versatile, grows efficiently for better yields and has low production costs. However, palm oil comes at a high cost to the environment, and its production is a…Pro Sports Reduces Its Climate Footprint Inches at a Time
Sep 20, 2023, 12:18 am By Craig ThompsonFall in the U.S. is when three major sports leagues – football, basketball and hockey – start their seasons. Baseball also continues, and in the UK and Europe, some of the major soccer leagues like the Premier League have started their seasons as well.…
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