Greenland ice sheet cracking more rapidly than ever, study showsThe Greenland ice sheet is cracking rapidly, contributing to significant sea level rise due to climate change.
Meet the Group Monitoring Oregon's Shrinking GlaciersOregon's glaciers are rapidly diminishing, with only 27 remaining compared to 60 in the 1970s, highlighting the urgency of climate action.
Images show enormous crevasses appearing across Greenland Ice SheetThe Greenland Ice Sheet is cracking and melting faster than before, indicating a potential 'domino effect' that could accelerate sea level rise.
How Greenland's Ice Holds Clues to Our FutureGreenland's ice melt significantly impacts global sea levels and underscores the urgency of addressing climate change, contrary to the Paris Agreement goals.
Climate change made the Los Angeles wildfires more likelyClimate change significantly increased the likelihood of the recent Los Angeles County fires, making devastating conditions more probable.
About half of Miami's native trees at risk from rising temps. What should we plant now?About half of Miami's native trees will struggle with rising temperatures due to climate change, necessitating a rethink of urban tree planting strategies.
Greenland ice sheet cracking more rapidly than ever, study showsThe Greenland ice sheet is cracking rapidly, contributing to significant sea level rise due to climate change.
Meet the Group Monitoring Oregon's Shrinking GlaciersOregon's glaciers are rapidly diminishing, with only 27 remaining compared to 60 in the 1970s, highlighting the urgency of climate action.
Images show enormous crevasses appearing across Greenland Ice SheetThe Greenland Ice Sheet is cracking and melting faster than before, indicating a potential 'domino effect' that could accelerate sea level rise.
How Greenland's Ice Holds Clues to Our FutureGreenland's ice melt significantly impacts global sea levels and underscores the urgency of addressing climate change, contrary to the Paris Agreement goals.
Climate change made the Los Angeles wildfires more likelyClimate change significantly increased the likelihood of the recent Los Angeles County fires, making devastating conditions more probable.
About half of Miami's native trees at risk from rising temps. What should we plant now?About half of Miami's native trees will struggle with rising temperatures due to climate change, necessitating a rethink of urban tree planting strategies.
Trump's DEI Purge Comes at a Cost to Indigenous CommunitiesTrump's diversity initiative purge has notably impacted Indigenous collaborations in climate science.
At Hidden Tahoe Lab, Scientists Learn the Art of Measuring Snow | KQEDSnow science is vital for understanding water supply and ecological impact.Diverse participants at the Snow Science School emphasize the importance of collaboration in snow-related studies.
A California lake turned pink this week - in the name of scienceCalifornia is using pink dye in McLeod Lake to study harmful algae blooms and their sporadic occurrences.
At Hidden Tahoe Lab, Scientists Learn the Art of Measuring Snow | KQEDSnow science is vital for understanding water supply and ecological impact.Diverse participants at the Snow Science School emphasize the importance of collaboration in snow-related studies.
A California lake turned pink this week - in the name of scienceCalifornia is using pink dye in McLeod Lake to study harmful algae blooms and their sporadic occurrences.
Twenty master gardeners have collected 25,000 bees. Here's why.Community involvement in bee monitoring is vital for understanding biodiversity.Citizen scientists can drive significant contributions to environmental research.
High fertiliser use halves numbers of pollinators, world's longest study findsHigh levels of common fertilizers drastically reduce flower and pollinator numbers, with a notable decline in bees, impacting the entire ecosystem.
Twenty master gardeners have collected 25,000 bees. Here's why.Community involvement in bee monitoring is vital for understanding biodiversity.Citizen scientists can drive significant contributions to environmental research.
High fertiliser use halves numbers of pollinators, world's longest study findsHigh levels of common fertilizers drastically reduce flower and pollinator numbers, with a notable decline in bees, impacting the entire ecosystem.
Vaporizing plastics recycles them into nothing but gasNew UC Berkeley method efficiently recycles difficult-to-process plastics like polypropylene and polyethylene using economical catalysts.The recycling process converts polyolefins into gasses that can be reused to create new plastics.
This London university is officially one of the most sustainable in the worldUniversities are becoming leaders in sustainability, with several British institutions ranking highly in global assessments of environmental efforts.
Vaporizing plastics recycles them into nothing but gasNew UC Berkeley method efficiently recycles difficult-to-process plastics like polypropylene and polyethylene using economical catalysts.The recycling process converts polyolefins into gasses that can be reused to create new plastics.
This London university is officially one of the most sustainable in the worldUniversities are becoming leaders in sustainability, with several British institutions ranking highly in global assessments of environmental efforts.
wood can glow in the dark for days using fungus that infects trees, researchers findResearchers are developing a method to make wood glow in the dark using a parasite-like fungus that produces luciferin.This innovation can lead to practical uses in portable lighting.
Sudden oak death resurgent in Bay Area amid wetter weatherSudden oak death is spreading again in California, now driven by a new aggressive strain, highlighting urgent need for protective measures.
Why are so many Coho salmon dying? The answer might be in your tiresResearch on Coho salmon highlights a concerning decline due to mysterious deaths linked to chemicals in urban streams, particularly from tire degradation.
A Fresh Coat With a Hidden Cost-The Microplastics We're Adding with Every BrushstrokeConstruction paint is a significant source of microplastic pollution, affecting ecosystems and human health.
Dolphins Are Exhaling MicroplasticsMicroplastics are prevalent in dolphin breath, revealing extensive plastic pollution's impact on marine life.
Why we should care about airplane contrails DW 10/18/2024Contrails have a significant environmental impact, potentially comparable to aviation CO2 emissions, emphasizing the need for broader acknowledgment within the industry.
How hemp plants can help clean up 'forever chemicals'Hemp is being researched as a potential solution for removing PFAS toxins from contaminated soil in Maine, showcasing its unique environmental properties.
I track the movements of the mysterious storm birdUnderstanding the movement patterns of European storm petrels is crucial for their conservation due to heavy pollution in the Mediterranean.
Brazil: Illegal salvage from Nazi ships poses oil threat DW 09/28/2024The rubber bales washing up on Brazilian beaches originate from the sunken German ship MS Weserland, which sank in 1944.
I track the movements of the mysterious storm birdUnderstanding the movement patterns of European storm petrels is crucial for their conservation due to heavy pollution in the Mediterranean.
Brazil: Illegal salvage from Nazi ships poses oil threat DW 09/28/2024The rubber bales washing up on Brazilian beaches originate from the sunken German ship MS Weserland, which sank in 1944.
The deadly impact of burning wood and other solids in LondonResearch identifies wood-burning pollution as a significant contributor to increased death rates in London, particularly affecting respiratory health.
Are our rock-climbing shoes shedding plastics?Chemicals found in climbing shoes may pose health risks due to potential inhalation at climbing gyms.
This 'cloud brightening' study wasn't a health risk-but a California city's officials blocked it anywayCity officials blocked a cloud brightening study despite safety reassurance.